Question

A woman has primary postpartum haemorrhage (estimated blood loss 1200 mL) after vaginal delivery. First-line uterotonic after oxytocin infusion insufficient?

Accepted Answer

Ergometrine (if no hypertension)

Answer

Tranexamic acid only

Answer

Misoprostol PR first-line

Answer

Carboprost after 12 hours only

Answer

No further uterotonics

Practice question

A woman has primary postpartum haemorrhage (estimated blood loss 1200 mL) after vaginal delivery. First-line uterotonic after oxytocin infusion insufficient?