August 2017

Uterine balloon tamponade for the management of uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage by midwives and family physicians

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality world-wide. Although declining globally, maternal mortality is on the rise in the United States. Since uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) has been shown to be safe as well as highly effective in arresting PPH and halting shock progression, this study sought to clarify the practice and perceptions of UBT use among midwives and family...

Author(s): Zaid Altawil, Emily de Redon, Hao Dinh, Daniela Suarez-Rebling and Thomas F. Burke,