A 29-year-old woman 4 hours postpartum after a normal vaginal delivery suddenly develops heavy vaginal bleeding with large clots. Fundus is boggy and ...

Question

A 29-year-old woman 4 hours postpartum after a normal vaginal delivery suddenly develops heavy vaginal bleeding with large clots. Fundus is boggy and above the umbilicus. Blood pressure is 95/60 mmHg and pulse 120/min. What is the single most appropriate immediate management step?

Accepted Answer

Bimanual uterine massage and administration of IV oxytocin

Answer

Start high-dose IV antibiotics

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Arrange CT scan to look for retained products

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Insert a urinary catheter and observe

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Discharge home with iron supplements

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Primary postpartum haemorrhage

A 29-year-old woman 4 hours postpartum after a normal vaginal delivery suddenly develops heavy vaginal bleeding with large clots. Fundus is boggy and above the umbilicus. Blood pressure is 95/60 mmHg and pulse 120/min. What is the single most appropriate immediate management step?