| Summary: | <p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Introduction:</strong> Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause for maternal mortality worldwide, but it can be prevented if treated properly. <br /> <strong>Objective:</strong> To describe the perioperative behavior of patients with postpartum haemorrhage treated at Dr. Luis Díaz Soto Central Military Hospital from January 2013 to September 2014. <br /> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Methods:</strong> A descriptive, longitudinal and prospective observational study was performed. The sample consisted of 57 patients with a diagnosis of postpartum haemorrhage and who required the anesthesiologist intervention. As a preventive measure, central and peripheral venous channels were opened and vital support measures were taken to counteract complications. <br /> <strong>Results:</strong> Uterine atony was the most frequent cause of postpartum hemorrhage in young, middle-aged, white and nulliparous patients. The main complications were hypovolemic shock and metabolic acidosis. <br /> <strong>Conclusions: </strong> Timely therapeutic measures improve the evolution of patients with postpartum hemorrhage, while general orotracheal anesthesia is the safest method for their comprehensive treatment. </span></p>
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