A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POSTPARTUM BLOOD LOSS BY VISUAL ESTIMATION METHOD AND BY GRAVIMETRIC METHOD

Objectives: The aim of the study was to estimate postpartum blood loss visually and by gravimetric method compare both. Methods: This conducted in Department Obstetrics Gynaecology, GMC Amritsar on 100 pregnant women satisfying inclusion criteria over a period 1.5 years. Patient’s consent taken visual estimation done attending obstetrician obstetric nurse. Total calculated using compared value given estimation. Furthermore, comparison between values Results: Obstetrician observed 21.47% less than actual (by method) loss. Obstetric nurse 20.01% 37.19% Conclusion: Visual underestimates and, hence, an objective should be used for early effective management PPH.