SAQ 765 – O+G – postpartum haemorrhage and PEA arrest

A 34-year-old woman arrives by ambulance and emergently delivers a term baby in a resuscitation cubicle. Immediately after the second stage of labour, you notice heavy vaginal bleeding.

What is the definition of primary postpartum haemorrhage?

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List four (4) risk factors for primary postpartum haemorrhage.

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List six (6) immediate ED interventions to control this postpartum haemorrhage.

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She deteriorates into pulseless electrical activity arrest. In addition to uncontrolled postpartum haemorrhage, list four (4) most likely causes of PEA in this patient.

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Complete the table comparing PEA cardiac arrest management in neonates and adults.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Intervention</th> <th>Neonate and mother</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Compression to ventilation ratio</td> <td>Neonate (3 kg):<br />Mother (70 kg):</td> </tr> <tr> <td>FiO2 (%)</td> <td>Neonate (3 kg):<br />Mother (70 kg):</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adrenaline bolus (micrograms)</td> <td>Neonate (3 kg):<br />Mother (70 kg):</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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