QBL Basics
This method uses scales and containers to measure blood loss
What is QBL?
This method relies on visual estimation
What is EBL?
PPH accounts for approximately this percent of maternal deaths in the U.S.
What is about 11%?
QBL includes measurement from these two main sources
What are suction canisters and soaked materials?
First action when excessive bleeding is noted
What is start QBL immediately?
QBL is considered more accurate because it is this type of measurement
What is objective?
This method has a higher rate of error
What is EBL?
PPH is the leading cause of death occurring at this time
What is the day of birth?
If a sponge weighs 500g dry and 800g wet, blood loss is
What is 300 mL?
Who should be alerted early in suspected PPH?
What is the healthcare team/provider?
QBL helps reduce delays in treating this life-threatening condition
What is postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?
This method is more labor-intensive but more accurate
What is QBL?
Failure to measure blood loss accurately leads to this dangerous delay
What is delayed intervention/treatment?
Canister = 1000 mL, amniotic fluid = 400 mL → QBL?
What is 600 mL?
Delay in recognizing blood loss leads to this outcome
What is increased maternal risk/mortality?
QBL should be used during these types of deliveries
What are all deliveries?
Biggest risk of relying on EBL
What is underestimating blood loss?
Early sign nurses should never ignore
What is continued or excessive bleeding?
Why must amniotic fluid be subtracted?
What is to avoid overestimating blood loss?
Standardized response used for severe bleeding
What is hemorrhage protocol?
Main reason QBL improves patient outcomes
What is early and accurate recognition of blood loss?
Switching from EBL to QBL improves what aspect of care?
What is consistency and accuracy among the team?
Key prevention strategy emphasized in your training
What is using QBL every birth, every time?
Multiple sources of blood loss require this skill
What is accurate calculation and critical thinking?
Most important mindset in QBL practice
What is vigilance every birth, every time?