International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jun 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyDrape estimation vs. visual assessment for estimating postpartum hemorrhage.
To compare (1) visual estimation of postpartum blood loss with estimation using a specifically designed blood collection drape and (2) the drape estimate with a measurement of blood loss by photospectrometry. ⋯ Drape estimation of blood loss is more accurate than visual estimation and may have particular utility in the developing world. Prompt detection of postpartum hemorrhage may reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in low-resource settings.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jun 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialUterine massage and postpartum blood loss.