British journal of anaesthesia
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Br J Anaesth
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Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is often complicated by impaired coagulation. We aimed to determine whether the level of ionised calcium (Ca2+), an essential coagulation co-factor, at diagnosis of PPH is associated with bleeding severity. ⋯ Ca2+ level at the time of diagnosis of PPH was associated with risk of severe bleeding. Ca2+ monitoring may facilitate identification and treatment of high-risk patients.