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Balloon tamponade is the use of balloons inserted into the esophagus, stomach or uterus, and inflated to alleviate or stop refractory bleeding. Esophagus or stomach
Uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) is a non-surgical method of treating refractory postpartum hemorrhage. Once postpartum hemorrhage has been identified and medical management given (including agents such as uterotonics and tranexamic acid ), UBT may be employed to tamponade uterine bleeding without the need to pursue operative intervention.
Tamponade (/ ˌ t æ m. p ə ˈ n eɪ d / [1]) is the closure or blockage (as of a wound or body cavity) by or as if by a tampon, especially to stop bleeding. [2] Tamponade is a useful method of stopping a hemorrhage .
The Bakri balloon is a medical device invented and designed by Dr. Younes Noaman Bakri in 1999. [1] The obstetrical balloon is a 24 French, 54 cm-long, silicone catheter with a filling capacity of 500 mL. The device is used for the temporary control and reduction of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
Tamponade techniques include uterine packing (extending into the vagina) with gauze that also has a Foley catheter in place to allow for bladder drainage. It is inexpensive and readily available. [1] [16] Balloon tamponade is the suggested method of tamponade in guidelines for management of PPH. [28]
The mother of a 7-year-old who died while playing with a balloon wants to warn parents about the dangers. "Alexandra was my world and I don’t know how I’m supposed to go on without her in my ...
A balloon mortgage involves making small payments for a set period, followed by one large balloon payment at the end of the loan term. Balloon mortgages can be risky for borrowers, as they may ...
A balloon loan payment lease is an agreement where the buyer agrees to make a larger-than-average payment amount at the end of the lease. The buyer makes smaller monthly payments leading up to the ...