Classification
The leading cause of maternal deaths
Postpartum hemorrhage
Tone, Tissue, Trauma, Thrombin
What are the 4 causes of postpartum hemorrhage?
Call the physician when a patient has this amount of EBL.
What is EBL >1000 mL?
Postpartum hemorrhage with EBL >1000 mL
Major postpartum hemorrhage
Cesarean birth, anemia, and induction of labor
What are risk factors of PPH?
This action helps expel clots and contract the uterus
What is a fundal massage?
Tachycardia, tachypnea, altered mental state
What are signs and symptoms of hypovolemia?
When the uterus doesn't contract
What is uterine atony?
These medications help contract the uterus
What are uterotonics?