A 32-year-old woman has a primary postpartum haemorrhage estimated at 1200 mL following a vaginal delivery. She is tachycardic and hypotensive. Uterus...

Question

A 32-year-old woman has a primary postpartum haemorrhage estimated at 1200 mL following a vaginal delivery. She is tachycardic and hypotensive. Uterus is boggy on palpation. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Perform uterine massage and give intravenous Oxytocin

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Observe and wait for spontaneous contraction

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Give oral iron and discharge

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Start high-dose Aspirin

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Apply ice packs to the abdomen only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Primary postpartum haemorrhage

A 32-year-old woman has a primary postpartum haemorrhage estimated at 1200 mL following a vaginal delivery. She is tachycardic and hypotensive. Uterus is boggy on palpation. What is the most appropriate immediate management?