Postpartum hemorrhage and reevaluation of uterine packing.
Postpartum hemorrhage, occurring in 153 patients, is categorized according to etiology, predisposing conditions, and severity. Ruptured uterus is considered as a cause of postpartum hemorrhage, with an incidence of 7.1% overall and 11.9% in patients with severe hemorrhage. The effectiveness and complications of the uterine pack, used in 33 patients, are evaluated.
D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013630:Tampons, Surgical; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000150:complications; D014599:Uterus