Promptness of oxytocin administration for first-line treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: a national vignette-based study among midwives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Midwives play a key role in the initial management of PPH. Uterotonic agents are widely used in its prevention and treatment, with oxytocin the first-line agent. Nonetheless, a standardized guideline for optimal dose and rate of administration has not been clearly defined. The aim of this study was to investigate French midwives' practices regarding first-line oxytocin treatment and the factors influencing its delayed administration.

Methods

This multicenter study was based on clinical vignettes of PPH management collected using an anonymous online questionnaire. A random sample of midwives from 145 maternity units in France from 15 randomly selected perinatal networ

SUBMITTER: Voillequin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9034651 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature