PPH Flashcards
1
Q
Atonic uterus
A
Cause 90% PPH
Inadequate compression of intramyometrial blood vessels
More common with infection or retained products
Medical
Surgical
2
Q
PPH
A
Normal blood loss at delivery: 200-300mL
PPH: >500ml or
3
Q
Risk factors for atomic uterus
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APH
Prev PPH
Overenlarged uterus due to multip/polyhydramnios/ macrosomic/ fibroids
Placenta praevia, prolonged labour, grand multiparity, chorioamnionitis
Bleeding diathesis
