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A relational approach to improving interprofessional teamwork in post-partum haemorrhage (PPH)
BackgroundPost-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency that requires effective teamwork under complex conditions. We explored healthcare...
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Prenatal anaemia and risk of postpartum haemorrhage: a cohort analysis of data from the Predict-PPH study
BackgroundMost previous clinical studies investigating the connection between prenatal anaemia and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) have reported...
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Complement activation and blockade in massive post-partum haemorrhage, thrombotic microangiopathy and acute kidney injury: a case report
BackgroundThrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)-mediated acute kidney injury (AKI) following massive haemorrhage is a rare but severe complication of the...
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Midwives’ experiences of reducing maternal morbidity and mortality from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in Eastern Nigeria
BackgroundPostpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the major complications of childbirth which may result in maternal morbidity and mortality,...
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COMOC-MG Stitch: Modification of B-Lynch Suturing Technique to Control Atonic Post-partum Haemorrhage
The COMOC-MG (Compression Of Myometrium and OCclusion of uterine artery by Dr. Mahesh Gupta), a modified B-Lynch stitch technique, utilized...
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Contemporary management of major haemorrhage in critical care
Haemorrhagic shock is frequent in critical care settings and responsible for a high mortality rate due to multiple organ dysfunction and...
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The WOMAN trial: clinical and contextual factors surrounding the deaths of 483 women following post-partum haemorrhage in develo** countries
BackgroundPost-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. The WOMAN trial assessed the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA)...
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Knowledge and skills on active management of third stage of labor for prevention of post-partum haemorrhage among health care providers in Lake Zone, Tanzania: a cross sectional study
BackgroundHealth care providers (HCPs) knowledge and skills are both crucial in saving the lives of mothers and their newborns during childbirth....
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Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury is Still the Most Important Cause for Dialysis in an Obstetric Critical Care Referral Unit of North India: A 3 Year Retrospective Study
IntroductionPregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) causes substantial maternofoetal health burden in develo** countries. The causes of PRAKI...
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Preeclampsia complicated with hypofibrinogenemia: 2 case reports and review of the literature
BackgroundPreeclampsia complicated with hypofibrinogenemia is a rare disorder. We report two cases of severe preeclampsia complicated with...
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Misoprostol for the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage in Mozambique: an analysis of the interface between human rights, maternal health and development
BackgroundMozambique has high maternal mortality which is compounded by limited human resources for health, weak access to health services, and poor...
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Clinical Audit of Obstetric Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Centre: An Observational Retroprospective Study
Purpose of StudyThe purpose of this study is to analyse the profile and characteristics of patients who may undergo obstetric hysterectomy, to study...
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Exploring the impact of health worker strikes on maternal and child health in a Kenyan county
BackgroundStudies of the impact of health care workers’ strikes tend to look at facility-level activity rather than populations, with evidence from...
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CIRSE standards of practice on gynaecological and obstetric haemorrhage
This CIRSE Standards of Practice document provides best practices for obstetric haemorrhage embolisation (OHE) in the management of postpartum...
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Maternal complications and risk factors associated with assisted vaginal delivery
ObjectiveThis study aimed to elucidate the maternal complications and risk factors linked with assisted vaginal delivery.
MethodsWe conducted a...
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Prehospital assessment and management of postpartum haemorrhage- healthcare personnel’s experiences and perspectives
BackgroundPostpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious obstetric emergency, and one of the top five causes of maternal mortality globally. The most...
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The effect of a decision-support mHealth application on maternal and neonatal outcomes in two district hospitals in Rwanda: pre – post intervention study
BackgroundGlobally, mobile health (mHealth) applications are known for their potential to improve healthcare providers’ access to relevant and...
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Tranexamic acid for reducing blood loss following vaginal delivery: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPostpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a useful drug for...
