Prehospital Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage-A National, Cross-Sectional Study in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a critical birth complication, and is stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as among the five most frequent causes of death during pregnancy. External aortic compression (EAC) is recommended by the WHO as an intervention to achieve temporary bleeding control. An increasing number of births outside hospital underlines the importance of competence in handling potential birth complications, such as PPH. The aim of this study was to assess prehospital personnel's education, training, knowledge, and experiences regarding PPH and EAC across Norway.

Methods

Prehospital personnel were invited to respond to a questionnaire through social media. Questions included those on education, training, knowledge, and experience regarding PPH

SUBMITTER: Leonardsen AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11431836 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature