A 30-year-old woman experiences heavy vaginal bleeding 2 hours after vaginal delivery. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on palpation. What is the m...

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A 30-year-old woman experiences heavy vaginal bleeding 2 hours after vaginal delivery. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on palpation. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Perform bimanual uterine massage and administer oxytocin

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Start intravenous tranexamic acid alone

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Take her immediately for hysterectomy

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Arrange CT angiography

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Give prophylactic antibiotics only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Primary postpartum haemorrhage

A 30-year-old woman experiences heavy vaginal bleeding 2 hours after vaginal delivery. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on palpation. What is the most appropriate initial management?