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TAMPONS
TAMPONS
Definition:
With applicators
The applicator usually consists of two tubes, one inside the other.
Without applicators
1. Gently insert it into the vaginal opening (string side down) until the
small indentation on the applicator’s side is reached, about halfway
up.
2. While holding onto the indentation with two fingers, push the
applicator’s inner tube towards patient with your index finger. As you
do this, the tampon will slide out from the applicator and inside
patient’s body.
3. Push gently and slowly until it stops, and then pull the applicator out.
4. You can now throw the applicator away.
Tampon removal:
1. A light tug on the string indicates time to change the tampon. If the
tampon doesn’t slide out easily, it should be left in for a bit longer.
2. Tampons should be changed about every four hours, depending on
the heaviness of bleeding. But, the tampon can be left in for a
maximum of eight hours if it won’t budge.
3. To remove the tampon pull the string at the same angle at which the
tampon was inserted. If the string cannot be found, wash hands, and
remove the tampon with your fingers
Complications: