Postpartum Hemorrhage Learning Objectives
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH): Diagnosis and management.Module by: Margaret Burnett. Learning objectives Recognize the most common causes and list the four...
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Postpartum Hemorrhage
Definition, Risk Factors, Etiologies
Definition >500ml of blood loss for a vaginal delivery, >1000ml for cesarean Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater...Management: Approach after Vaginal Delivery
Successful treatment of PPH requires rapid response to bleeding and continual planning of the next step to be taken if...Management: Approach after C/S
Approach to Management of PPH following Cesarean Section I. Cesarean Section Delivery with 1000-1500mL estimated blood loss, with ongoing excessive...Techniques: Bakri Insertion, Compression Sutures
Bakri Balloon Indications for Bakri Balloon See section on clinical decision-making. Insertion of a Bakri Balloon for Uterine Tamponade Ensure...Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy
Peripartum Hysterectomy incidence : 0.24 to 8.9 per 1000 deliveries (1.2 to 2.7 per 1000 deliveries in USA, Europe <1) after...PPH – Post Test
Congratulations! You have completed the didactic portion of the PPH learning module. In order to complete the requirements for your...When Simple Measures Fail: Trouble Shooting Refractory PPH
Trouble Shooting: Lower Uterine Segment Bleeding Today we have access to a range of effective uterotonics in Canada. Therefore, uterine atony, still the most...Prevention of PPH in those at risk: Active management of 3rd stage
EBL <500 with on-going bleeding after vaginal delivery Deliver placenta and administer oxytocin 5-10 IU (I.M. or I.V.) Massage uterus, ...Medical Management of PPH
Indications for medical management of PPH Early/suspected PPH: EBL>500ml with on-going bleeding Ongoing bleeding despite early management with simple measures...
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