Postpartum Hemorrhage
Jessica L. Bienstock, Ahizechukwu C. Eke, Nancy A. Hueppchen
Abstract
The major causes of postpartum hemorrhage are uterine atony, lacerations, retained placenta or clots, and clotting factor deficiency. Uterine massage, oxytocin, and methylergonovine are the main treatments, along with blood transfusion and cardiovascular support.
Topics & Concepts
Uterine atonyMedicineOxytocinUterine InertiaPlacentaPregnancyBlood clottingObstetricsGynecologySurgeryHysterectomyFetusInternal medicineGeneticsBiologyMaternal and fetal healthcareMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation