Pueperium - Postpartum hemorrhage, Puerperal pyrexia, Postpartum psychiatric problems Flashcards
Postpartum hemorrhage
Definition
*500mL for both Vaginal and C/S delivery
PPH
Causes
PPH
Assessment
PPH
Risk factors
PPH
Intrapartum management
Anticipating PPH:
- Blood grouping in ALL pts when booked or on admission
- T/S + 16G IV catheter at onset of labour if high-risk of PPH
Active management of 3rd stage of labor is advocated to ↓risk of PPH
- use of uterotonic agent
- early clamping of umbilical cord
- controlled cord traction (CCT) for delivery of placenta
Syntometrine
- Route of administration
- MoA
- S/E
PPH
Choice of oxytotic drugs in vaginal delivery
PPH
Choice of oxytocic drug in C/S
PPH
Emergency management and resuscitation
Uterine atony
- Uretonic agents types
- MoA
- Route of administration
RPOG
Management
Lower genital bleeding
Management
PPH
Alternative treatment options apart from uretonic agents
PPH
Fluid therapy and transfusion options
Secondary post-partum hemorrhage
Causes