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(O72) Postpartum haemorrhage
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683 362 in individuals diagnosis postpartum haemorrhage confirmed
1 468 deaths with diagnosis postpartum haemorrhage
Diagnosis postpartum haemorrhage is diagnosed Women are 99.89% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis postpartum haemorrhage
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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682 971
Women receive the diagnosis postpartum haemorrhage
1 468 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease postpartum haemorrhage - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 40-44
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-39, 45-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-54
Disease Features postpartum haemorrhage
Absence or low individual and public risk
Postpartum haemorrhage - what does this mean
Postpartum haemorrhage is a condition where a woman experiences excessive bleeding after giving birth, which can be caused by the uterus not contracting properly after delivery, an infection, or a tear in the uterus or cervix. it is a serious condition and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
What happens during the disease - postpartum haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage is caused by an imbalance between the production and breakdown of clotting factors, leading to inadequate clot formation and subsequent bleeding. this can occur due to uterine atony (inadequate uterine contraction), uterine trauma, retained placental tissue, or coagulation disorders. it is also associated with pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and anaemia.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination.
- Order laboratory tests, such as a complete blood count and coagulation studies.
- Perform a pelvic exam to assess the amount of bleeding and uterine contractions.
- Perform an ultrasound to assess the uterus and placenta.
- Perform a biopsy of the placenta to assess for retained products of conception.
- Perform a D&C to assess for retained products of conception.
- Perform a CT scan to assess for any abnormalities.
- Perform a laparoscopy to assess for any abnormalities.
- Perform a hysteroscopy to assess for any abnormalities.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To stop the bleeding and prevent further complications.
- Administer Oxytocin to the patient
- Administer Ergometrine to the patient
- Administer Prostaglandins to the patient
- Administer Tranexamic acid to the patient
- Monitor the patient's vital signs
- Provide supportive care to the patient
- Perform manual removal of the placenta if necessary
- Perform uterine massage to the patient
- Perform uterine packing if necessary
- Perform a hysterectomy if necessary
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Postpartum haemorrhage - Prevention
Postpartum haemorrhage can be prevented by ensuring adequate antenatal care, which includes monitoring of the mother's health, providing adequate nutrition, and ensuring that the mother is given medications to reduce the risk of haemorrhage. additionally, active management of the third stage of labour, including administration of prophylactic uterotonics, should be practiced to reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage.