Postpartum haemorrhage
Conditions
Interventions
Suction tube uterine tamponade
Standard care
Sponsors
University of the Witwatersrand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women 18 years old or more with PPH thought to be arising from the uterine cavity; condition not imminently life-threatening; no serious medical conditions. Other possible causes of haemorrhage such as cervical or vaginal tears will be excluded by inspection according to local care protocols prior to randomization
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Absence of inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured blood loss within 60 minutes after enrollment >median for the control group (lognormal distribution comparison), or operative procedures (eg laparotomy, hysterectomy) or death | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean blood loss within 60 minutes after enrollment.;Blood loss within 60 minutes after enrollment >500ml (lognormal distribution comparison) or operative procedures (eg laparotomy, hysterectomy) or death;Blood pressure, pulse and shock index 10 minutes after enrolment;Change in Haemoglobin levels pre- delivery to post delivery;Blood transfusion or death;ICU admission or death | — |
Countries
Colombia, South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactJustus Hofmeyr
Director ECRU
Outcome results
None listed