Pregnancy Complications - Haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of maternal deaths does post-partum haemorrhage contribute to?
A
haemorrhage accounts for 25% of maternal deaths worldwide
2
Q
What are the 4Ts to observe when a patient is haemorrhaging?
A
Tone
Trauma
Tissue
Thrombin
3
Q
What is Primary Haemorrhage?
A
Blood loss of more than 500ML
WITHIN 24 HOURS of delivery.
4
Q
What classifies as Secondary Haemorrhage?
post partum
A
Blood loss of more than 500ML from
24 hour to 6 WEEKS post-partum.
5
Q
What causes secondary haemorrhage? (3)
A
Retained Tissue
Endometritis / Infection
Trauma / Tears
