Peripartum Haemorrhage, Diagnosis and Therapy. Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k, AWMF Registry No. 015-063, August 2022)
Dietmar Schlembach, Thorsten Annecke, Thierry Girard, Hanns Helmer, Franz Kainer, Sven Kehl, Wolfgang Korte, Maritta Kühnert, H. Lier, Silke Mader, Andreas H. Mahnken, Holger Maul, G. Pfanner, Andrea Ramsell, Daniel Surbek, Oliver Tiebel, Laura A. Zinsser, Christian von Heymann
Abstract
Abstract Aim This official guideline was coordinated and published by the German Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DGGG). The guideline aims to provide a consensus-based overview of the diagnosis and management of peripartum bleeding based on an evaluation of the relevant literature. Methods This S2k-guideline was developed by representative members from different medical professions on behalf of the guidelines commission of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG using a structured consensus process. Recommendations Recommendations for the definition, risk stratification, prevention, treatment (general emergency procedures, medications, uterine tamponade, surgical measures, interventional-radiological procedures, haemostasis, and coagulation management), transportation, documentation and debriefing as well as training are presented. In addition, a PPH algorithm for action, “PPH 2022”, is recommended.