J. obstet. gynaecol. Can; 44 (2), 2022

This guideline aims to provide evidence for prevention, recognition, and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage including severe hemorrhage leading to hemorrhagic shock. Benefits, harms, and costs Appropriate recognition and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage can prevent serious morbidity while reducing cost...

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Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as a blood loss of 500 mL or more within 24 hours after birth and affects about 5% of all women giving birth around the world. Globally, nearly one quarter of all maternal deaths are associated with PPH and, in most low-income countries, it is the main cau...

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