Journal article
Uterine packing with chitosan-covered gauze compared to balloon tamponade for managing postpartum hemorrhage
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death worldwide. Management of PPH includes the administration of uterotonics, and intrauterine packing techniques.
OBJECTIVE: In this study the effectiveness and safety of chitosan covered gauze versus a balloon tamponade for managing severe PPH should be assessed.
Authors
Dueckelmann AM; Hinkson L; Nonnenmacher A; Siedentopf J-P; Schoenborn I; Weizsaecker K; Kaufner L; Henrich W; Braun T
Journal
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Vol. 240, , pp. 151–155
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.06.003
ISSN
0301-2115