Post Partum Haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Primary PPH?
A
Blood loss >500ml in the first 24 hours after birth
2
Q
How much blood must be lost for it to be classed as PPH?
A
At least 500ml
3
Q
What degree of blood loss defines minor PPH?
A
500-1000ml
4
Q
What degree of blood loss defines major PPH?
A
> 1000ml
5
Q
What degree of blood loss defines massive PPH?
A
> 1500ml
6
Q
What degree of blood loss defines severe PPH?
A
> 2000ml
7
Q
What is the difference between primary and secondary PPH?
A
Primary PPH is within the first 24 hours after birth
Secondary PPH occurs after 24 hours from birth upto 12 weeks postnatally
8
Q
What is secondary PPH?
A
Abnormal or excessive bleeding that occurs from the birth canal after 24 hours from birth upto 12 weeks postnatally.
9
Q
What are the causes of PPH?
A
Four Ts + Uterine Inversion Tone- Atonic Uterus Thrombin- Bleeding/Clotting Disorders Trauma- During birth and from surgical procedures Tissue- Retained Placenta
