| Uterine atony: definition, prevention, nonsurgical management, and uterine tamponade. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19324236 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus to contract following delivery, is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. This review serves to examine the prevention and treatment of uterine atony, including risk-factor recognition and active management of the third stage of labor. A range of uterotonic agents will be compared for efficacy, safety, and ease of administration. Oxytocin and ergot alkaloids represent the cornerstone of uterotonic therapy, while prostaglandin therapy has been studied more recently as an attractive alternative, particularly for resource-poor settings. Newer supplementary medical therapies, such as recombinant factor VII and hemostatic agents, and adjunctive nonsurgical methods aimed at achieving uterine tamponade will be evaluated. |
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Authors:
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Fionnuala Breathnach; Michael Geary |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in perinatology Volume: 33 ISSN: 1558-075X ISO Abbreviation: Semin. Perinatol. Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-27 Completed Date: 2009-06-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7801132 Medline TA: Semin Perinatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 82-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10708, USA. fmb2108@columbia.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Hemostatics / therapeutic use Humans Hysterotomy Oxytocics / therapeutic use Pregnancy Risk Factors Suture Techniques Uterine Inertia / prevention & control, therapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Hemostatics; 0/Oxytocics |
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