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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Obstetrical bleeding | |||
| synonyms = [[Antepartum hemorrhage]], [[Postpartum hemorrhage]] | |||
| field = [[Obstetrics]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Vaginal bleeding]], [[Hypotension]], [[Tachycardia]], [[Dizziness]] | |||
| complications = [[Hypovolemic shock]], [[Anemia]], [[Organ failure]] | |||
| onset = [[Pregnancy]], [[Postpartum period]] | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Placenta previa]], [[Placental abruption]], [[Uterine atony]], [[Retained placenta]] | |||
| risks = [[Multiparity]], [[Prolonged labor]], [[Cesarean section]], [[Preeclampsia]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[Ultrasound]], [[Blood tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Vaginal laceration]], [[Cervical laceration]], [[Coagulopathy]] | |||
| prevention = [[Active management of third stage of labor]], [[Iron supplementation]], [[Blood transfusion]] | |||
| treatment = [[Uterotonics]], [[Surgical intervention]], [[Blood transfusion]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on severity and promptness of treatment | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Obstetrical bleeding''' refers to bleeding that occurs during pregnancy, labor, or the postpartum period. It is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. | '''Obstetrical bleeding''' refers to bleeding that occurs during pregnancy, labor, or the postpartum period. It is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Obstetrical bleeding can be caused by a variety of conditions, including [[placenta previa]], [[placental abruption]], [[uterine rupture]], and [[vaginal lacerations]]. It can also occur as a result of complications during labor and delivery, such as [[postpartum hemorrhage]]. | Obstetrical bleeding can be caused by a variety of conditions, including [[placenta previa]], [[placental abruption]], [[uterine rupture]], and [[vaginal lacerations]]. It can also occur as a result of complications during labor and delivery, such as [[postpartum hemorrhage]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
The diagnosis of obstetrical bleeding is typically made based on the patient's symptoms and physical examination findings. Additional tests, such as [[ultrasound]], may be used to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause of the bleeding. | The diagnosis of obstetrical bleeding is typically made based on the patient's symptoms and physical examination findings. Additional tests, such as [[ultrasound]], may be used to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause of the bleeding. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
The treatment of obstetrical bleeding depends on the cause and severity of the bleeding. It may include medical management with medications, surgical intervention, or in severe cases, [[hysterectomy]]. | The treatment of obstetrical bleeding depends on the cause and severity of the bleeding. It may include medical management with medications, surgical intervention, or in severe cases, [[hysterectomy]]. | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Prevention strategies for obstetrical bleeding include routine prenatal care, appropriate management of labor and delivery, and prompt recognition and treatment of any complications that arise. | Prevention strategies for obstetrical bleeding include routine prenatal care, appropriate management of labor and delivery, and prompt recognition and treatment of any complications that arise. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Pregnancy]] | * [[Pregnancy]] | ||
* [[Childbirth]] | * [[Childbirth]] | ||
* [[Postpartum period]] | * [[Postpartum period]] | ||
* [[Maternal health]] | * [[Maternal health]] | ||
[[Category:Obstetrics]] | [[Category:Obstetrics]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical emergencies]] | [[Category:Medical emergencies]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:14, 4 April 2025
| Obstetrical bleeding | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Antepartum hemorrhage, Postpartum hemorrhage |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Vaginal bleeding, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Dizziness |
| Complications | Hypovolemic shock, Anemia, Organ failure |
| Onset | Pregnancy, Postpartum period |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Placenta previa, Placental abruption, Uterine atony, Retained placenta |
| Risks | Multiparity, Prolonged labor, Cesarean section, Preeclampsia |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, Ultrasound, Blood tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Vaginal laceration, Cervical laceration, Coagulopathy |
| Prevention | Active management of third stage of labor, Iron supplementation, Blood transfusion |
| Treatment | Uterotonics, Surgical intervention, Blood transfusion |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on severity and promptness of treatment |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Obstetrical bleeding refers to bleeding that occurs during pregnancy, labor, or the postpartum period. It is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Causes[edit]
Obstetrical bleeding can be caused by a variety of conditions, including placenta previa, placental abruption, uterine rupture, and vaginal lacerations. It can also occur as a result of complications during labor and delivery, such as postpartum hemorrhage.
Diagnosis[edit]
The diagnosis of obstetrical bleeding is typically made based on the patient's symptoms and physical examination findings. Additional tests, such as ultrasound, may be used to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause of the bleeding.
Treatment[edit]
The treatment of obstetrical bleeding depends on the cause and severity of the bleeding. It may include medical management with medications, surgical intervention, or in severe cases, hysterectomy.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention strategies for obstetrical bleeding include routine prenatal care, appropriate management of labor and delivery, and prompt recognition and treatment of any complications that arise.
