Prehospital assessment and management of postpartum haemorrhage- healthcare personnel’s experiences and perspectives

Abstract Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious obstetric emergency, and one of the top five causes of maternal mortality globally. The most common causes of PPH include uterine atony, placental disorders, birth trauma and coagulation defects. Timely diagnosis and early management are c...

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Main Authors: Ann-Chatrin Linqvist Leonardsen, Ann Karin Helgesen, Linn Ulvøy, Vigdis Abrahamsen Grøndahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00490-8