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Primary Causes of Maternal Mortality in Childbearing

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one of the primary causes of maternal mortality associated with childbearing

postpartum hemorrhages

This occurs within the first 24 hours after childbirth & is often related to uterine atony

primary PPH

failure of the uterus to contract after delivery

uterine atony

This occurs between 24Hrs & 6 weeks postpartum & is typically due to retained placental fragments, uterine subinvolution, or infection.

secondary PPH

or relaxation of the uterus, is the most frequent cause of postpartum hemorrhage

uterine atony

Technique used to manage postpartum hemorrhage, particularly due to uterine atony.

bimanual compression

to replace blood loss with postpartal hemorrhage is often necessary.

blood replacement

These are concentrated red blood cells obtained from donated whole blood.

Are used to increase oxygen-carrying capacity in cases of acute blood loss or anemia.

packed red blood cells

contains clotting factors and proteins & is used to replace clotting factors & maintain hemostasis in patients with coagulopathies or significant bleeding.

fresh frozen plasma

are used to prevent or treat bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia

platelets of platelet transfusion

Explore the main factors leading to maternal mortality related to childbearing. Test your knowledge on the primary causes of maternal deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.

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