Abstract
Identification of patients at risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) may allow for prompt
diagnosis and intervention. Individual risk factors, risk assessment tools and prediction
models have been used for determining a patient’s risk of PPH. Measures for the prevention
of PPH include identification and management of iron deficiency anemia, unit readiness
and preparedness through performing regular simulations and having a PPH cart or medication
kit readily available, prophylactic uterotonic - carbetocin alone or dual agents such
as oxytocin and misoprostol or oxytocin and methylergometrine or antifibrinolytic
(oxytocin and tranexamic acid) use in the third stage of labor immediately after fetal
head delivery, and controlled cord traction.
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Published online: November 23, 2022
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November 21,
2022
Received in revised form:
November 7,
2022
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September 13,
2022
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