Medical management of PPH

Question 1

Oxytocin delivery in:

1) uncomplicated vaginal delivery
2) IV access
3) bolus dose

Answer 1

1) oxytocin 10 units IM x 1 dose
2) oxytocin 20 units in 1 litre at 125 ml/hr
3) oxytocin 5-10 units IV x 1 dose

Question 2

Carbetocin dosage

Answer 2

1) carbetocin 100 mcg IV bolus over 1 minute

Question 3

Hemabate (carbaprost) dosage

Answer 3

250 mcg IM q 15 minutes x 8 doses

Question 4

Ergot

Answer 4

250 mcg IV or IM q 2 hours