Postpartum haemorrhage

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Postpartum haemorrhage

NHS England Maternity Early Warning Score

NHS England. National Patient Safety Improvement Programmes: early Recognition and Management of Deterioration of Women and Babies​ (https://www.patientsafetyoxford.org); used with permission

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• Diagnosis Approach

Postpartum haemorrhage

Ultrasound image showing retained product of conception within the endometrial cavity (measuring 20 x 8mm) in a woman with secondary PPH. The image was taken on day 22 post-delivery

Du R, et al. BMJ Case Reports CP 2021;14:e245009; used with permission

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• Diagnosis Approach
• Investigations
• History and exam

Postpartum haemorrhage

Placenta percreta invading the uterine myometrium and the serosa

Chandraharan E, et al. BMJ 2017; 358 :j3875; used with permission

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• Primary prevention

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