37. Hot Water Injections in Uterine Hemorrhage

Uterine artery embolization in the treatment of postpartum uterine hemorrhage.

PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of uterine artery embolization (UAE) in the treatment of primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), secondary PPH, and PPH associated with cesarean section. MATERIALS AND METHODS All women who underwent UAE for obstetric-related hemorrhage during a 52-month period culminating in April 2009 were included. Clinical success was defined as obvia...

Ancient Greek Authors and Intra-Uterine Injections

Uterine artery embolization in postabortion hemorrhage.

OBJECTIVE To summarize the efficacy of postabortion uterine artery embolization in cases of refractory hemorrhage. METHODS Forty-two women were identified who had postabortion uterine artery embolization at San Francisco General Hospital between January 2000 and August 2007. Seven underwent embolization for hemorrhage caused by abnormal placentation. RESULTS Embolization was successful in 9...

uterine artery embolization for primary postpartum hemorrhage

background: postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of severe maternal morbidity and death. a prompt management of uterine artery embolization (uae) is important for a good outcome. uae is generally accepted to be a safe and reliable procedure. objective: to estimate critical patient characteristics influencing the success of uae for the treatment of emergent primary postpartum hemorrhage. m...

Water Temperature From Hot Water Outlets in a Major Public Hospital: How Hot is Our Water?

OBJECTIVES To measure the water temperature issuing from a representative sample of patient-accessible outlets around the Royal Adelaide Hospital. To initiate an audit cycle in the event of unacceptably high water temperatures to ensure their reduction. METHODS Samples were taken of water issuing from hot taps, showers, and hand hygiene basins in patient areas throughout the hospital, encompa...