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Postpartum Hemorrhage

Excess blood loss from uterine bleeding associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR or CHILDBIRTH. It is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml or of the amount that adversely affects the maternal physiology, such as BLOOD PRESSURE and HEMATOCRIT. Postpartum hemorrhage is divided into two categories, immediate (within first 24 hours after birth) or delayed (after 24 hours postpartum).
Also Known As:
Delayed Postpartum Hemorrhage; Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage; Hemorrhage, Delayed Postpartum; Hemorrhage, Immediate Postpartum; Postpartum Hemorrhage, Delayed; Postpartum Hemorrhage, Immediate; Hemorrhage, Postpartum
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Related Diseases

1. Uterine Inertia
2. Pre-Eclampsia (Preeclampsia)
3. Hemorrhage
4. Lacerations
5. Placenta Previa

Experts

1. Deneux-Tharaux, Catherine: 19 articles (12/2022 - 01/2011)
2. Sentilhes, Loïc: 19 articles (12/2022 - 01/2008)
3. Winikoff, Beverly: 17 articles (01/2021 - 01/2012)
4. Matsubara, Shigeki: 14 articles (08/2021 - 08/2009)
5. Grisaru-Granovsky, Sorina: 11 articles (12/2022 - 10/2016)
6. Caughey, Aaron B: 11 articles (06/2022 - 06/2007)
7. Berghella, Vincenzo: 11 articles (01/2022 - 11/2002)
8. Durocher, Jill: 11 articles (01/2021 - 08/2008)
9. Balki, Mrinalini: 10 articles (01/2022 - 11/2004)
10. Miller, Suellen: 10 articles (03/2020 - 07/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Postpartum Hemorrhage:
1. Oxytocin (Pitocin)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Misoprostol (Cytotec)FDA LinkGeneric
3. carbetocinIBA
4. Ergonovine (Ergometrine)IBA
5. Tranexamic Acid (AMCA)FDA Link
6. ProstaglandinsIBA
7. Methylergonovine (Methergine)FDA LinkGeneric
8. OxytocicsIBA
9. Hemoglobins (Hemoglobin)IBA
10. Fibrinogen (Factor I)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)
2. Sutures (Suture)
3. Hysterectomy
4. Uterine Artery Embolization
5. Blood Transfusion (Blood Transfusions)