Hemoglobin drop following postpartum hemorrhage

Postpartum Hemorrhage Causes Maternal Mortality

Sudden Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss Following Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case Report

AbstractThe prevalence of bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is less than 5% and the etiology of most cases is unknown. Due to many structural and functional similarities between the kidney and inner ear, many conditions, diseases, and drugs have both renal and cochlear effects and toxicities. There are several reports of SSNHL in patients with CRF, uraemic patient, hemodialysi...

Postpartum hemorrhage.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the most important single cause of maternal death in both developing and developed countries. It arises from abnormalities in one of four basic processes, with uterine atony being the most common. A multidisciplinary approach to management is important. The value of oxytocin and prostaglandins, including misoprostol, in treatment is discussed. Recently developed, ...

Diagnostic Value of Risk Nomogram for the Prediction of Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Vaginal Delivery

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is considered as one of the major causes of maternal mortality worldwide. The most effective risk factors have been suggested in various studies on risk nomogram for the prediction of PPH. Aim: This study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of the risk nomogram for the prediction of PPH. Method: Thi...

Acute Gastric Dilatation Resulting in Gastric Emphysema Following Postpartum Hemorrhage

Acute gastric dilatation is a rare entity, with varying aetiologies the majority of which are benign. Delay in diagnosis and treatment could result in sequelae such as gastric emphysema (pneumatosis), emphysematous gastritis, gangrene, and perforation. Gastric emphysema as a result of a benign nongangrenous condition such as gastroparesis, adynamic ileus can be successfully managed conservative...