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Multidisciplinaire richtlijn Postpartumzorg in de eerste lijn (deel 1)Published by: Werkgroep Ontwikkeling Richtlijnen Eerste Lijn (Worel)Last published: 2022Guideline multidisciplinaire des soins postnatals dans la première ligne de soins (partie 1)Published by: Groupe de Travail Développement de recommmandations de première ligneLast published: 2022Multidisciplinaire richtlijn Postpartumzorg in de eerste lijn (deel 2)Published by: Werkgroep Ontwikkeling Richtlijnen Eerste Lijn (Worel)Last published: 2024Guideline multidisciplinaire des soins postnatals dans la première ligne de soins (partie 2)Published by: Groupe de Travail Développement de recommmandations de première ligneLast published: 2024

UK Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)/World Health Organization (WHO) criteria[4]

The UK RCOG defines primary PPH as the loss of ≥500 mL from the genital tract within 24 hours of birth.[4] This definition is endorsed by the WHO.[5]

  • PPH can be minor (500-100 mL blood loss) or major (>1000 mL).

  • Major PPH can be further subdivided into moderate (1000-2000 mL) or severe (>2000 mL).

reVITALize obstetrics data definition[6]

Under the reVITALize obstetrics data definitions, which are endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, primary PPH is defined as the following within 24 hours following the birth process:[6]

  • Cumulative blood loss (including intrapartum loss) ≥1000 mL OR

  • Any volume of blood loss accompanied by signs and symptoms of hypovolaemia.

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