2024年11月12日 · Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is severe or excessive bleeding after childbirth. It’s a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Signs are dizziness, feeling faint and an increase in heart rate. PPH can occur after delivery or up to 12 weeks postpartum. Early detection and prompt treatment can lead to a full recovery.

2024年7月19日 · Primary PPH occurs within 24 hours postpartum, while secondary PPH happens up to 12 weeks later. Causes, summarized by the 4 "T's" (tone, trauma, tissue, thrombin), require prompt intervention. Management involves an interprofessional approach, emphasizing accurate blood loss assessment, fluid replacement, and source control.

2020年10月26日 · Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH): blood loss of 500ml or more following childbirth. Categories: Minor PPH (500-1000ml), Major PPH (>1000ml or <1000ml with shock), Primary PPH (within 24 hours of delivery), Secondary PPH (24 hours to 12 weeks post-delivery). Leading cause of maternal mortality in the UK.

2024年5月21日 · The four most common causes of PPH are known as the “Four Ts” or 4Ts: (3) Tone (80%) – uterine atony, which happens when the uterus doesn’t contract enough to clamp the blood vessels at the placental site; it may be due to a soft, weak uterus

2024年4月18日 · The four Ts mnemonic highlights the most common causes of PPH: tone (uterine atony, by far the most frequent cause); trauma (obstetric lacerations/expanding hematomas/uterine rupture); tissue (retained products of conception or placenta accreta spectrum disorders); and thrombin (acquired or inherited coagulopathy).

Postpartum hemorrhage is considered to be primary when it occurs within the first 24 hours after delivery and secondary when it occurs between 24 hours and up to 12 weeks after delivery. 10, 12 The causes of postpartum hemorrhage can be summarized by the four “T’s”: tone (uterine atony), trauma (lacerations or uterine rupture), tissue (retained ...

2024年10月17日 · Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious and life-threatening complication that occurs after childbirth, defined by excessive blood loss following the delivery of a baby. It is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide, especially in low-resource settings.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of death and morbidity relating to pregnancy. Uterine atony is the leading cause of PPH, and trauma, including iatrogenic trauma, increases the risk for postpartum hemorrhage.

The major causes of primary postpartum hemorrhage include uterine atony, retained placenta, lower genital tract lacerations and hematomas, uterine rupture, consumptive coagulopathy, and acute inversion of the uterus. Detailed, step-by-step clinical management guidelines are presented for hemorrhage associated with each of these causes.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a condition characterized by excessive bleeding after childbirth, typically occurring within the first 24 hours after delivery. It’s a serious medical emergency that requires prompt attention and treatment. PPH can occur in any woman, regardless of her age, health, or pregnancy history.