Management of postpartum haemorrhage [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Abstract

Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Treatment of acquired coagulopathy observed in severe PPH is an important part of PPH management, but is mainly based on literature in trauma patients, and data thus should be interpreted with caution. This review describes recent advances in transfusion strategy and in the use of tranexamic acid and fibrinogen concentrates in women with PPH.

Keywords

• Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders
• Emergency Medicine
• Obstetrical Anesthesiology
• Pediatric Hematology
• Perioperative Hemostasis & Transfusion Medicine
• Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Care