Question

A 40-year-old woman with severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) after vaginal delivery continues to bleed despite uterotonics. The next recommended pharmacological intervention within 3 hours of birth is:

Accepted Answer

Tranexamic acid 1 g IV

Answer

Ergometrine 500 micrograms IM

Answer

Carboprost IM

Answer

Misoprostol PR

Answer

Fibrinogen concentrate first-line

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman with severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) after vaginal delivery continues to bleed despite uterotonics. The next recommended pharmacological intervention within 3 hours of birth is: