Treatment of obstetrical hemorrhagic emergencies.
The common hemorrhagic complications of pregnancy remain among the leading causes of maternal mortality. We review new methods of diagnosis and offer suggestions for management. Abruptio placenta, disseminated intravascular coagulation, placenta previa, uterine rupture, and postpartum hemorrhage are included in this review.
Crane
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston City Hospital, Massachusetts.
Chun
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Acker
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D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000150:complications; D000465:Algorithms; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000150:complications; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D010923:Placenta Previa / Q000150:complications; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000150:complications