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Uterine Massage
 - First line treatment for uterine atony
 - Begin with firm massage of the
Uterine Massage ... treatment for uterine atony ... internal hand (can cause ... #Management #Postpartum ... #Hemorrhage #Bimanual
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage ... Management Algorithm ... controlled Uterine atony ... or unsure of cause ... → Fundal massage
4 T’s Mnemonic for Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Tone (70%):
 - Uterine Atony
 - Tx: Massage,
s Mnemonic for Causes ... of Post-Partum Hemorrhage ... ): - Uterine Atony ... - Tx: Massage ... #PPH #Uterine #Hemorrhage
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... section Uterine Atony ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
depletion) - Hemorrhagic ... Trauma • GI hemorrhage ... exacerbation (any cause ... blood flow) - Massive ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage ... Management Uterine Atony ... to first line atony ... treatrrEnts • Uterine massage ... / Cesarean #Postpartum
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... with trauma or massive ... haemorrhage) or ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
cardiac arrest, massive ... intracranial hemorrhage ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... of Shock HEMORRHAGIC ... uncontrollable hemorrhage ... With suspected massive ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare