Obstetrical hemorrhage and especially DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) is a
leading cause for maternal mortality across the globe, often secondary to underlying …

Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal death
and severe maternal morbidity worldwide and strategies to prevent and treat PPH vary …

METHODS The recommendations were developed as a synthesis and update of evidence
from the literature. They are based on the FIGO Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health …

Background Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid has been associated with
reduced postpartum blood loss after cesarean delivery in several small trials, but evidence …

Background The use of tranexamic acid reduces mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage.
We investigated whether the prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid in addition to …

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a life-threatening situation that can arise
from a variety of obstetrical and nonobstetrical causes. Obstetrical DIC has been associated …

Highlights•Poor PPH outcomes are considered preventable in many cases, and are often
attributed to delayed recognition or inappropriate treatment.•Currently used definitions of …

January 2017• Volume 124• Number 1 www. anesthesia-analgesia. org 217 (i) to identify,
evaluate, and manage anemia;(ii) reduce iatrogenic blood loss;(iii) optimize hemostasis; …

Although postpartum hemorrhage itself may not be preventable, early identification of blood
loss, and mobilization of resources may prevent adverse outcomes. Multidisciplinary …

Background A number of clinical systematic review and meta-analysis have been published
on the use of tranexamic in the obstetric setting. The aim of this meta-analysis was to …