P11.17: Focal atony of the lower uterine segment: a distinct cause of postpartum hemorrhage

Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage from Uterine Atony: A Multicentric Study

OBJECTIVE Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an important cause of maternal mortality (MM) around the world. Seventy percent of the PPH corresponds to uterine atony. The objective of our study was to evaluate multicenter PPH cases during a 10-month period, and evaluate severe postpartum hemorrhage management. STUDY DESIGN The study population is a cohort of vaginal delivery and cesarean section p...

Surgical Management of Massive Postpartum Hemorrhage with Uterine Atony

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetrical emergency that can follow vaginal or cesarean delivery. It is a major cause of maternal morbidity, with sequelae such as shock, renal failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, co agulopathy, and Sheehan’s syndrome [1]. PPH is also one of the top five causes of maternal mortality in both high income and low income countries, although the absolute...

Management of postpartum uterine atony.

The efficacy of lower uterine segment compression for prevention of early postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery.

OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy and amount of blood loss of the maneuver utilizing lower uterine segment compression (LUSC) for the prevention of early postpartum hemorrhage. MATERIAL AND METHOD The present study enrolled 686 mothers with singleton pregnancy, gestational ages between 28 and 42 weeks, at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, Bangkok ...

Evaluation of process management of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony

Objective: To evaluate the management process and the guidelines for management of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony at the General Hospital Vienna, Medical University Vienna. Material and Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out on all 24 cases of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony with an estimated blood loss of more than 800 mL, in which standardized guidelines were...