Predicting postpartum haemorrhage: A systematic review of prognostic models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide, and the rate is increasing. Using a reliable predictive model could identify those at risk, support management and treatment, and improve maternal outcomes.

Aims

To systematically identify and appraise existing prognostic models for PPH and ascertain suitability for clinical use.

Materials and methods

MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched using combinations of terms and synonyms, including 'postpartum haemorrhage', 'prognostic model', and 'risk factors'. Observational or experimental studies describing a prognostic model for risk of PPH, published in English, were included. The Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Re

SUBMITTER: Carr BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087871 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature