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Which of the following is a potential cause of postpartum haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential cause of postpartum haemorrhage?
What is the estimated amount of blood loss that defines postpartum haemorrhage?
What is the estimated amount of blood loss that defines postpartum haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential treatment for postpartum haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential treatment for postpartum haemorrhage?
Study Notes
Postpartum Haemorrhage
- Uterine atony, or the failure of the uterus to contract properly, is a potential cause of postpartum haemorrhage.
- Estimated blood loss of 500ml or more after a vaginal delivery or 1000ml or more after a cesarean delivery defines postpartum haemorrhage.
- Administration of oxytocin, a medication that helps to stimulate uterine contractions, is a potential treatment for postpartum haemorrhage.
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Test your knowledge on postpartum haemorrhage, a condition that can occur after childbirth. Discover the potential causes, the amount of blood loss that defines it, and the various treatment options available.
