Prehospital assessment and management of postpartum haemorrhage- healthcare personnel's experiences and perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious obstetric emergency, and one of the top five causes of maternal mortality globally. The most common causes of PPH include uterine atony, placental disorders, birth trauma and coagulation defects. Timely diagnosis and early management are critical to reduce morbidity, the need for blood transfusion or even mortality. External, manual aortic compression (AC) has been suggested as an intervention that reduce PPH and extend time for control of bleeding or resuscitation. This procedure is not commonly utilized by healthcare personnel. The incidence of home-births is increasing, and competence in PPH assessment and management is essential in prehospital personnel. The objective was to explore prehospital personnel's competence in PPH an

SUBMITTER: Leonardsen AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8403351 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature