Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 1043-1056, December 2008

Anaesthetic issues related to postpartum haemorrhage (excluding antishock garments)

  • Felicity Plaat, BA, MBBS, FRCA (Consultant Anaesthetist)

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Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia, 5th Floor, Hammersmith House, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK

published online 27 August 2008.

The obstetric anaesthetist is a key member of the multidisciplinary team required to manage postpartum haemorrhage, having been trained in resuscitation and being experienced in managing haemorrhage and in monitoring and caring for the critically ill patient. The diagnosis of shock, initial resuscitation controversies surrounding fluid replacement, cell salvage in obstetrics and monitoring are discussed.

Key words: fluid resuscitation, obstetric anaesthesia, postpartum haemorrhage, shock

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PII: S1521-6934(08)00102-8

doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2008.08.006

Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 1043-1056, December 2008

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