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Haemostasis during pregnancy, labour and postpartum haemorrhage [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Haemostatic disorders are common in obstetric complications and may result in more severe complications if not detected. There is limited knowledge about viscoelastic methods, fibrinogen and Factor XIII and how they are related to each other ...
Karlsson, Ove,, Karlsson, Ove, Hillarp, Andreas, Hellgren, Margareta,, Hellgren, Margareta, Sporrong, Tommy, Jeppsson, Anders,, Jeppsson, Anders   +7 more
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Objective Measurement of Blood Loss following Vaginal Delivery in a UK Hospital

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023
Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The reported incidence of PPH varies globally, which is often due to the use of subjective visual estimation of blood loss. The aim of this study
Adam J. Devall, Christina L. Easter, Malcolm J. Price, Md Asiful Islam, Arri Coomarasamy   +4 more
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Incidence, mortality, and factors associated with primary postpartum haemorrhage following in-hospital births in northwest Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundOf the 1010 reported maternal deaths in 2018, just over 65% occurred in hospitals in Ethiopia. However, there is a lack of standardised data about the contributing factors.
Bewket Tiruneh, Ensieh Fooladi, Gayle McLelland, Virginia Plummer   +3 more
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A quality of care assessment of the management of obstetric haemorrhage in the Peninsula Maternal and Neonatal Services [PDF]

, 2009
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-68).In South Africa obstetric haemorrhage is the third most common cause of maternal deaths. In addition to maternal mortality audits, quality of care audits using criterion based audit methodology provides ...
Adams, Tracey
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Perceptions and management of postpartum haemorrhage among remote communities in Lao PDR

Rural and Remote Health, 2020
Introduction: In Lao People's Democratic Republic, despite a policy to provide free maternal health services in healthcare facilities, many rural women continue to deliver at home, without a skilled birth attendant.
Isaac Hose, Joanne Durham, Alongkone Phengsavanh, Vanphanom Sychareun, Viengnakhone Vongxay, Douangphachanh Xaysomphou, Keith Rickart   +6 more
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B-Lynch: A Technique for Uterine Conservation or Deformation? A Case Report with Literature Review [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Postpartum haemorrhage is a leading cause of global maternal mortality and morbidity, accounting for 25-30% of all maternal deaths, and 75-90% of these casualties result from uterine atony.
Jasmina Begum, P. Pallave, Seetesh Ghose
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Haematological and fibrinolytic status of Nigerian women with post-partum haemorrhage

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2018
Background Early treatment with tranexamic acid reduces deaths due to bleeding after post-partum haemorrhage. We report the prevalence of haematological, coagulation and fibrinolytic abnormalities in Nigerian women with postpartum haemorrhage. Methods We
Ian Roberts, Haleema Shakur, Bukola Fawole, Modupe Kuti, Oladapo Olayemi, Adenike Bello, Olayinka Ogunbode, Taiwo Kotila, Chris O. Aimakhu, Tolulase Olutogun, Beverley J. Hunt, Sumaya Huque   +11 more
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An investigation into unexplained primary postpartum haemorrhage

Postpartum haemorrhage remains a major problem in obstetrics, both nationally and internationally, since if bleeding is not controlled major organ failure may result, leading to maternal death or severe morbidity in the women who experience this ...
Crosland, Lois
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Managing Major Postpartum Haemorrhage following Acute Uterine Inversion with Rusch Balloon Catheter

Case Reports in Critical Care, 2011
Acute postpartum uterine inversion is a relatively rare complication. The uterus inverts and the uterine fundus prolapses to or through the dilated cervix. It is associated with major postpartum haemorrhage with or without shock.
Remon Keriakos, Smriti Ray Chaudhuri
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Secondary postpartum haemorrhage with uterine artery pseudoaneurysm after caesarean section managed with uterine artery embolisation

South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2017
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (PA) is a rare but serious complication of caesarean section (C/S). If inadequately treated, it can lead to life-threatening postpartum haemorrhage.
S Barahmeh, S Edwan
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