Manual on Postpartum Hemorrhage (AICOG 2026)
Key Features
- Provides both basic and advanced updates on the pathophysiology, prevention, and medical–surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage, aligned with WHO and FIGO guidelines.
- Addresses system-level determinants such as skills and drills, referral mechanisms, point-of-care services, and evaluates the feasibility of key interventions across diverse healthcare settings.
- Clarifies overlooked areas, analyzes causes of maternal mortality due to hemorrhage, and proposes preventive strategies to optimize timely, life-saving care.
Key Features
- Provides both basic and advanced updates on the pathophysiology, prevention, and medical–surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage, aligned with WHO and FIGO guidelines.
- Addresses system-level determinants such as skills and drills, referral mechanisms, point-of-care services, and evaluates the feasibility of key interventions across diverse healthcare settings.
- Clarifies overlooked areas, analyzes causes of maternal mortality due to hemorrhage, and proposes preventive strategies to optimize timely, life-saving care.
Description
This manual is intended to provide basic and advanced updates on the subject. It conglomerates evidences on pathophysiology, prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage. Particular attention has been given to interactions between system-level determinants, like skills and drills, referral services, and point-of-care services. It also examines the effectiveness, feasibility of interventions like active management of third stage of labor, uterotonics, non-pneumatic antishock garment, and surgical-nonsurgical procedures in diverse settings (WHO, FIGO). This book highlights the medical and surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage. Many untouched areas like retained placenta, lacunae in estimation of blood loss have been clarified and role of newer modern inventions, newer modalities and newer guidelines on Postpartum hemorrhage have been elucidated. This manual covers analysis of why mothers die of hemorrhage and proposed preventive strategies. It is truly a manual for every practicing obstetrician to help maximize the golden hour.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB
Edition :
1/e
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Pages :
182
ISBN-13 :
9789375450559
Item Weight :
305 grams
Dimensions :
6.25 x 9.5
Printing Format Color :
Four Color
Copyright year :
2026

