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Uterine distention caused by things like more than one fetus present, polyhydramnios, fetal macrosomia, uterine fibroids, chorioamnionitis can also lead to decreased uterine function and atony. Retained placental tissue or placental disorders, such as an adherent placenta, placenta previa , and abruption placentae increase the mother's risk of PPH.
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.
Causes of postpartum hemorrhage are uterine atony, trauma, retained placenta or placental abnormalities, and coagulopathy, commonly referred to as the "four Ts": [13] Tone: uterine atony is the inability of the uterus to contract and may lead to continuous bleeding. Retained placental tissue and infection may contribute to uterine atony.
Fundal massage, also called uterine massage, is a technique used to reduce bleeding and cramping of the uterus after childbirth or after an abortion.As the uterus returns to its nonpregnant size, its muscles contract strongly, which can cause pain.
The area of action differs for each effect, contraction occurs in the upper uterine segment while relaxation occurs in the lower uterine segment. [14] Not as efficacious for inducing labor when compared to other prostaglandins. [16] Dinoprost: also known as PGF 2α, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin which causes contraction via PG F ...
Used in postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony not controlled by other methods. One study has shown that carboprost tromethamine is more effective than oxytocin in preventing postpartum hemorrhage in high-risk patients undergoing cesarean delivery. [2] Carboprost was the first drug widely used for medication abortions.
A diagramatic representation of the B-Lynch Brace suture. The B-Lynch suture or B-Lynch procedure is a form of compression suture used in obstetrics.It is used to mechanically compress an atonic uterus in the face of severe postpartum hemorrhage.
In cases of uterine atony and corresponding blood loss, methergine or misoprostol can be given to encourage uterine contraction and achieve hemostasis. [5] Patients who have recently undergone an intact D&E are monitored for signs of coagulopathy, uterine perforation, uterine atony, retained tissue, or hemorrhage. [4]