Interventions of Postpartum Hemorrhage

Authors: Post, SE; Rood, KM; Kiefer, MK

Affiliations: Ohio State Univ, Coll Med, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Columbus, OH USA. Ohio State Univ, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Div Maternal Fetal Med, 395 West 12th Ave,Fifth Floor, Columbus, OH 43210 USA.

Publication: Clinical obstetrics and gynecology ; 2023 ; 66. 367–383

Abstract: Postpartum hemorrhage is a common and potentially life-threatening obstetric complication, with successful management relying heavily on early identification of hemorrhage and prompt intervention. This article will review the management of postpartum hemorrhage, including initial steps, exam-specific interventions, medical therapy, minimally invasive, and surgical interventions.