The aims of severe perioperative bleeding management are three-fold. First, preoperative
identification by anamesis and laboratory testing of those patients for whom the …

Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the leading causes of maternal
morbidity and mortality worldwide, although the lack of a precise definition precludes …

Irrespective of the cause of cardiac arrest, early recognition and calling for help, including
appropriate management of the deteriorating patient, early defibrillation, high-quality …

Placenta accreta spectrum, formerly known as morbidly adherent placenta, refers to the
range of pathologic adherence of the placenta, including placenta increta, placenta percreta …

Patient blood management (PBM) is the timely application of evidence-informed medical
and surgical concepts designed to maintain haemoglobin concentration, optimise …

Worldwide, approximately 300 million people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds have
asthma. 296 T he worldwide prevalence of asthma symptoms ranges from 1 to 18% of the …

The process of haemostasis is complex and is further complicated in the parturient because
of the physiological changes of pregnancy. Understanding these changes and the impact …

An obstetric hemorrhage may occur before or after delivery, but more than 80% of cases
occur postpartum. Worldwide, a massive obstetric hemorrhage, resulting from the failure of …

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders are an increasing health problem in many parts
of the world. They are an important risk factor for adverse maternal outcomes related to …

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal morbidity. Clinical prediction of
postpartum hemorrhage remains challenging, particularly in the case of a vaginal birth. We …