A 32-year-old postpartum patient with heavy bleeding unresponsive to uterine massage and oxytocin (10 IU IM) is 30 minutes post-delivery. What is the ...

Question

A 32-year-old postpartum patient with heavy bleeding unresponsive to uterine massage and oxytocin (10 IU IM) is 30 minutes post-delivery. What is the next recommended step in the first-line sequence?

Accepted Answer

Administer tranexamic acid within 3 hours

Answer

Start heparin for DIC prophylaxis

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Begin methylergometrine without contraindication screening

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Proceed directly to hysterectomy

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Administer recombinant factor VIIa

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Hemorrhage

A 32-year-old postpartum patient with heavy bleeding unresponsive to uterine massage and oxytocin (10 IU IM) is 30 minutes post-delivery. What is the next recommended step in the first-line sequence?