Sep 18, 2025 · Addition uterine constricting (uterotonic) medications can be given if available, but the focus should be on resuscitation and transfer for specialist treatment in theatre if bleeding …

Dec 12, 2025 · ‘Tone’ refers to uterine atony, which is the most common cause of primary post-partum haemorrhage. This is where the uterus fails to contract adequately following delivery, …

For cases where access to advanced medical care is limited or delayed, team-applied bimanual uterine compression could enhance the ability to control or arrest postpartum hemorrhage and …

Place the fist into anterior fornix and apply pressure against the anterior wall of the uterus. With the other hand, press deeply into the abdomen, behind the uterus, applying pressure against …

May 16, 2018 · Uterine atony (uterine muscles do not fully contract) is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage (~ 80% of cases) (Lew 2013) Abdominal examination will reveal a …

Aug 22, 2023 · The aim of this work is to describe the various techniques of vessel ligation and of uterine compression for controlling and treating severe hemorrhage, and to present the …

It’s a lifesaving practice that can stop postpartum hemorrhage due to a relaxed uterus. This video shows how to perform uterine compression. Copyright © 2020 Global Health Media Project.

Bimanual uterine compression involves one hand internally putting upward pressure on the uterus, while the external hand puts pressure on the fundus through the abdomen.

This video shows how to perform uterine compression. Uterine compression is a technique of squeezing the uterus between your hands. It’s a lifesaving practice that can stop postpartum …

Procedures for Management of Third Stage Hemorrhage due to Uterine Atony. The classic definition of an immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage is the loss of 500 cc or more of blood.