Postpartum haemorrhage Flashcards

1
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PPH

A

Blood loss of >500ml after a vaginal delivery

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Primary PPH

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Within 24 hours

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Secondary PPH

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Between 24 hours and 6 weeks

Typically due to retained placental tissue or endometritis

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4
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Causes of PPH

A

Tone (uterine atony)- vast majority

Trauma (perineal tear)

Tissue (retained placenta)

Thrombin (clotting/ bleeding disorder)

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5
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Risk factors

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Previous PPH

Prolonged labour

Pre-eclampsia

Increased maternal age

Polyhydramnios

Emergency C section

Placenta praevia/ accreta

Macrosomia

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Management

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Immediate senior involvement

A-E approach
- 2 peripheral cannulae
- lie flat
- bloods (including G&S)
- warmed crystalloid infusion

Palpate uterus and catheterise

IV oxytocin, ergometrine, carboprost (unless asthma)

Surgery

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Surgery

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Intrauterine balloon tamponade first line where uterine atony is only or main cause

B-lynch suture, ligation of uterine arteries or internal iliac arteries

Hysterectomy

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8
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Classification of blood loss

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Minor <1000ml

Major (moderate) 1000-2000ml

Major (severe) >2000ml

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