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Postpartum Hemorrhage

 

APGO Educational Objectives

Rationale: Postpartum hemorrhage continues to be a major. Although often preventable, cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. 

The student will he able to list: 

  1. Risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage 
  2. Differential diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage 
  3. Immediate management of the patient with postpartum hemorrhage, including: 
    1. Inspection for lacerations 
    2. Use of uterine contractile agents 
    3. Management of volume loss 
    4. Management of coagulopathy

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Presentation

Obstetric Emergencies: Postpartum Hemorrhage

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