Journal article
Reliability of Visual Estimation of Intrapartum Blood Loss [10Q]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Visual estimation of blood loss (VEBL) is commonly used to diagnose PPH, but its validity remains unknown. This study aimed to determine the accuracy of VEBL in diagnosing PPH. METHODS: Pregnant women over 18 years of age delivering vaginally or by caesarean delivery (CD) after 23 completed weeks of gestation were included. Blood loss was …
Authors
Dunlop K; Eckler R; Rosen A; Komorowski A; Murphy K; D'Souza R
Journal
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 129, No. &NA;, pp. 175s–176s
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2017
DOI
10.1097/01.aog.0000514120.11806.a5
ISSN
0029-7844