Anaesthetic issues related to postpartum haemorrhage (excluding antishock garments).
The obstetric anaesthetist is a key member of the multidisciplinary team required to manage postpartum haemorrhage, having been trained in resuscitation and being experienced in managing haemorrhage and in monitoring and caring for the critically ill patient. The diagnosis of shock, initial resuscitation controversies surrounding fluid replacement, cell salvage in obstetrics and monitoring are discussed.
Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia, Hammersmith House, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK. felicity.plaat@imperial.nhs.uk
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D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D003102:Colloids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000517:prevention & control; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000379:methods*; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012151:Resuscitation; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000517:prevention & control*
D003102:Colloids; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D007552:Isotonic Solutions