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Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Hemorrhage - Differential ... section Uterine Atony ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum ... #Hemorrhage #PPH
The FAST exam from the case in this episode reveals a massive hemopericardium with tamponade. RV
exam from the case ... Emergency Medicine #Clinical ... #Peds #Trauma # ... Echocardiogram #Hemorrhagic ... #Tamponade #Hemorrhage
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical ... history of allergy/atopy ... disorder - Other causes ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage ... controlled Uterine atony ... or unsure of cause ... Laparoscopy and Repair Clinical ... #Postabortion #Hemorrhage
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... trauma or massive haemorrhage ... shock is often clinically ... #Types #Classification
Subinvolution of the uterus refers to the delayed return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size
about 6 weeks postpartum ... Causes Retained ... endometritis) Uterine atony ... Prolonged lochia (postpartum ... Diagnosis Clinical
Uterine Massage
 - First line treatment for uterine atony
 - Begin with firm massage of the
treatment for uterine atony ... internal hand (can cause ... #Management #Postpartum ... #Hemorrhage #Bimanual
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... O2 delivery • Hemorrhagic ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... O2 delivery • Hemorrhagic ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
pregnancy to 5 months postpartum ... exclude other causes ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... support for patients clinically ... teratogenic GDMT meds