Measures for postpartum hemorrhage
Written by Yue Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Postpartum hemorrhage refers to a situation where there is blood loss exceeding 500 milliliters within 24 hours after the birth of a child. Initially, massaging the uterus should be performed, as most of this bleeding is due to poor uterine contraction, and the doctor can press on the uterus from above the patient's lower abdomen. Additionally, high doses of uterotonic drugs can be used to induce uterine contraction. If these measures do not reduce bleeding, packing the uterine cavity with gauze can be employed to stop the bleeding from the uterus. Furthermore, if the bleeding is very severe, embolization of the uterine artery or the internal iliac artery can be done to halt the uterine bleeding.
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