[Anesthesiological approach to postpartum hemorrhage].

[Anesthesiological approach to postpartum hemorrhage].
Anaesthesist. 2016 Mar 8;
Authors: Knapp J, Hofer S, Lier H
Abstract
Peripartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a frequent obstetric emergency situation with increasing incidence in the last decades. It requires a fast, coordinated and interdisciplinary management. This life-threatening situation is often recognized too late and not adequately treated (too little is done too late); therefore, it is important to be aware of the most important risk factors for PPH known as the 4 Ts (i.e. tonus, trauma, tissue and thrombin). Due to the special patient population there is only little evidence-based data on hemostatic therapy in this situation; therefore, the currently available studies on the therapy of PPH is discussed.
PMID: 26955831 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Anaesthesist - March 8, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Knapp J, Hofer S, Lier H Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research