primary postpartum haemorrhage
Conditions
Interventions
sterile water
tranexamic acid
Sponsors
Centre for excellence in reproductive health initiative
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All women with gestation age between 37 completed weeks to 41weeks and 6days and Parity 0-4 admitted in labour (spontaneous labour or induction of labour) Gave consent for the study Had vaginal delivery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any woman with gestation age between 37 completed weeks to 41weeks and 6days admitted in labour (spontaneous labour or induction of labour) who did not give consent for the study Any woman who has history of thrombosis or epilepsy, history of medical/surgical conditions involving the heart, liver, kidney and brain, have known allergy to tranexamic acid, and bleeding disorders and abnormalities before pregnancy. Eventually delivered by Caesarean section after meeting inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| mean blood loss | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in haematocrit and haemoglobin concentration from before and after delivery;need for additional uterotonic;need for blood transfusion | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactMichael Orhue
Specialist Registrar
Outcome results
None listed