title: Management of postpartum haemorrhage with uterine balloon tamponade: The way forward.
abstract: Uterine balloon tamponade has rapidly gained popularity in the management of postpartum haemorrhage. It is a conservative method often utilised before embarking on advanced surgical interventions. The mechanism of action, complications and long-term outcomes are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Jeevan P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Marasinghe
authors.affiliation: Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Jacobus
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Du Plessis
authors.affiliation: Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Dinesh
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Epitawela
authors.affiliation: Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Mark P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Umstad
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D058738:Uterine Balloon Tamponade
keywords: management; postpartum haemorrhage; uterine balloon tamponade