The role of the interventional radiologist in the management of postpartum haemorrhage
IntervePrimary PPH occurs within 24 hours of delivery and is defined as >500ml of blood loss after vaginal delivery or >1,000ml after caesarean section, with major PPH considered as haemorrhage >1,500ml. Since the assessment of volume can be inaccurate, the presence of haemodynamic instability is most useful in guiding management. PPH typically originates from one […]
Dr Shyamal Patel, Dr Liisa Chang, Dr Lakshmi Ratnam
St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust