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What is postpartum hemorrhage?
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vaginal: >500 cc
C-section: >1000 cc
C/S with hysterectomy: >1400 cc
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What is the most common cause of PPH?
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Hypotonic myometrium or uterine atony
(uterus quits contracting after birth)
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What are the causes of PPH?
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1. Very long or very short labor
2. Oxytocin treatment
3. High parity
4. Uterine atony in...
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How do you prevent PPH?
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Active management
Prophlactic oxytocin after delivery
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What is the first treatment option if the normal prophylactic measures to prevent PPH don't...
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Resuscitation (bimanual massage of uterus)
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What is the most common cause of PPH in the USA?
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placenta accreta (placenta grows into the myometrium)
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What is the simplest surgical measure to stop PPH?
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Tie off the uterine or ovarian artery
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What is the last resort to PPH?
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Hysterectomy
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