Open AccessA Study to decrease the incidence of PPH in our hospital setting
Author(s) -
Neelima Agrawal,
Pankaj Agrawal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
obsgyne review journal of obstetric and gynecology of siddharth health research and social welfare society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-4389
DOI - 10.17511/joog.2021.i04.01
Subject(s) - medicine , observational study , incidence (geometry) , obesity , ethnic group , comorbidity , pregnancy , prospective cohort study , pediatrics , surgery , physics , sociology , biology , anthropology , optics , genetics
Objective: This study aimed to measure incidence, identify risk factors (pre‐existing or acquired) forPPH and to prevent progression to severe PPH. Methods: This is a prospective observational study.The causes are likely to be multifactorial with shifting demography and health status widely cited,e.g. age, obesity, comorbidity, multiple pregnancy and ethnicity. Results: Prepregnancy factors forPPH include age, ethnicity, BMI, previous PPH and assisted conception Conclusion: Prophylacticuterotonic agents in high-risk patients, use of intramuscular or intravenous oxytocin, timelyapplication of B –lynch suture, adequate and timely arrangement of blood and blood factors can helpprevent PPH.