Carboprost versus Oxytocin as the first-line treatment of primary postpartum haemorrhage (COPE): protocol for a phase IV, double-blind, double-dummy, randomised controlled trial and economic analysis. [PDF]
BMJ OpenIntroduction Excessive bleeding after childbirth (postpartum haemorrhage, PPH) affects 5% of births and causes 75 000 maternal deaths worldwide annually.
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Postabortion care availability, readiness, and accessibility in Niger in 2022: results from linked facility-female cross-sectional data. [PDF]
BMC Health Serv Res, 2023 Background Postabortion care (PAC), which is an essential element of emergency obstetric care, is underresearched in Niger. The study aims to assess the availability, readiness, and accessibility of facility-based PAC services in Niger.
Thomas HL +4 more
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Quality, availability and storage conditions of oxytocin and misoprostol in Malawi
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020 Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Oxytocin and misoprostol are used for the prevention and treatment of PPH. However, both medicines are chemically unstable and
Nhomsai Hagen, Felix Khuluza, Lutz Heide
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Journal of Public Health and Primary Care, 2023 Background: Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity are major public health concern globally and demands policies and commitments, strategy formulations and implementation and improved health-care service delivery and management.
Ishmael D Jaja, Michael Promise Ogolodom
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Efficacy of B-Lynch compression suture for control of intractable hemorrhage during cesarean section
MGM Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022 Background: Primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to atonicity during lower segment cesarean section is commonly seen in obstetric practice. Usually, it responds to uterotonics but at times it may lead to life-threatening complications.
Priya Manohar Bagade
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To study the efficacy of misoprostol compared with methyl ergometrine for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage [PDF]
New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 2019 Objective: Present study was conducted to study the safety and efficacy of misoprostol and methyl ergometrine when used in the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
Varsha Kotwal
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Comparative study of Foley’s catheter and prostaglandin E2 gel for pre-induction cervical ripening
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022 Background: Induction of labor is a crucial and customary clinical procedure in obstetrics. It is arguably one of the most abused procedures. Cervical ripening determines the success of delivery.
Shruti J Shetty +3 more
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Effect of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Administration on Blood Loss during and after Caesarean Delivery: A Randomised Controlled Study [PDF]
International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2020 Introduction: India remains a major contributor to maternal deaths in the world. Haemorrhage after delivery (both vaginal & caesarean) is the leading cause. To reduce the haemorrhage, oxytocics are routinely used. In heavy bleeding, blood transfusion
Shyamali Dutta +2 more
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Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review [PDF]
Korean Journal of AnesthesiologyGlobally, postpartum hemorrhage is still among the most significant factors in preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. Although early recognition and intervention have improved with advances in obstetric care, transfusion practices are often based ...
Yoon Ji Choi, Sang Hun Kim
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2008 Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a major killer of women worldwide. Standard uterotonic treatments used to control postpartum bleeding do not always work and are not always available. Misoprostol's potential as a treatment option for PPH is
Blum Jennifer +5 more
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