Basics of PPH
PPH is defined as a cumulative blood loss greater than this amount, or any blood loss accompanied by hypovolemic signs within 24 hours.
What is 1000 ml
This T refers to failure of the uterine muscle to contract.
What is Tone
A boggy uterus and excessive bright red bleeding indicate this condition.
What is Uterine Atony
This is the first-line physical intervention to improve uterine tone.
Uterine Massage
This type of PPH occurs within the first 24 hours after birth.
What is Primary PPH
Retained placenta falls under this T.
What is Tissue
In trauma‑related PPH, the uterus usually presents in this state.
What is contracted
This medication is administered IV or IM to support uterine contraction.
What is Oxytocin
This type of PPH occurs from 24 hours postpartum to 6 weeks.
What is Secondary/Late PPH
These four factors as a group help guide assessment and early intervention
What is Tone, Trauma, Tissue, Thrombin
Accurate measurement of postpartum bleeding requires this process.
What is quantification of blood loss
These two vital‑sign changes are late—not early—signs of PPH.
What is Tachycardia and Hypotension