title: Postpartum hemorrhage.
abstract: Postpartum hemorrhage is usually unexpected, and blood loss can be massive. Excessive bleeding after delivery may result from uterine atony, disruption of the genital tract, placental abnormalities, coagulation disorders and miscellaneous obstetric complications. Prompt treatment is imperative. Treatment options include oxytocics, prostaglandins, uterine exploration, uterine packing and, occasionally, surgery.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Reed
mesh_terms: D004874:Ergonovine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery; D008026:Ligation; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D014593:Uterine Inertia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D011453:Prostaglandins; D010121:Oxytocin; D004874:Ergonovine