OSCE: Postpartum Hemorrhage Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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OSCE: Postpartum Hemorrhage
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OSCE: Postpartum Hemorrhage
OSCE: Postpartum Hemorrhage
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is postpartum hemorrhage defined as?
Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml following a vaginal
delivery or greater than 1000 ml following a cesarean section.
What are common causes of early pos...
OSCE: Postpartum Hemorrhage
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is postpartum hemorrhage defined as?
✔✔ Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml following a vaginal
delivery or greater than 1000 ml following a cesarean section.
What are common causes of early postpartum hemorrhage?
✔✔ Common causes of early postpartum hemorrhage include uterine atony, retained placenta,
and vaginal or cervical tears.
How should uterine atony be managed in a case of postpartum hemorrhage?
✔✔ Uterine atony should be managed by administering uterotonics such as oxytocin, and
performing uterine massage and bimanual compression if necessary.
What are some signs that indicate the need for further intervention in a postpartum hemorrhage?
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, ✔✔ Signs indicating the need for further intervention include persistent bleeding despite
treatment, signs of shock (such as low blood pressure and rapid heart rate), and a significant drop
in hemoglobin levels.
What is the initial step in the management of a postpartum hemorrhage?
✔✔ The initial step in managing postpartum hemorrhage is to assess and ensure the uterus is
well-contracted and identify any sources of bleeding.
What are the main types of postpartum hemorrhage?
✔✔ The main types of postpartum hemorrhage are early (primary) postpartum hemorrhage,
occurring within the first 24 hours after delivery, and late (secondary) postpartum hemorrhage,
occurring after 24 hours but before 6 weeks postpartum.
What role does uterine massage play in the management of postpartum hemorrhage?
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