Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) poses a significant risk to maternal health and is characterized by excessive blood loss after delivery. While uterine contractions and the coagulation cascade primarily regulate blood loss, PPH can lead to severe complications if left untreated. The traditional definition of PPH, based on blood loss thresholds, has evolved to encompass broader criteria of a cumulative blood loss of 1000 mL or more of blood loss associated with signs or symptoms of hypovolemia during any mode of delivery. 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. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in promptly diagnosing and implementing appropriate interventions for patients with PPH to improve outcomes. Key elements include maintaining patient hemodynamic stability, ensuring ample intravenous access, assessing blood loss, initiating blood product protocols, and ensuring clear communication and coordination among healthcare team members. Resuscitation typically occurs in an operating room, allowing for comprehensive care, including anesthesia assistance for complex interventions.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/27638
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Chemical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Female Reproductive, General Surgery, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Hospital Medicine, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Placenta, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma