Postpartum Haemorrhage - Dr Andrew Booker

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PPH prevention• Antenatal detection and correction of anaemia• Active management of third stage of labour: mosteffective means of preventing PPH• Syntocinon®: drug of choice for prevention of PPH• Syntometrine®: significant adverse effects• Retained placenta: not expelled within 30 min of birth• 10 units Syntocinon IM• Do not administer ergometrine
PPH prevention• Assess uterine contraction: fundal palpation/massage• Assess placenta and membranes for completeness• Assess for trauma
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