Endovascular interventions in massive obstetric haemorrhage control

D Nel

Endovascular interventions in massive obstetric haemorrhage control

Authors

D Nel University of the Witwatersrand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8288-7164

Keywords:

aorta balloon occlusion, obstetric haemorrhage, postpartum haemorrhage, placenta accreta spectrum, REBOA, reperfusion injury, uterine artery embolisation

Abstract

Obstetric haemorrhage remains one of the most common causes of maternal death and accounts for around 25% of maternal deaths worldwide.^1,2 It is also associated with significant maternal morbidity and often results in adverse fetal outcomes. Medical management of obstetric haemorrhage is well known. This review will focus on endovascular interventions in obstetric haemorrhage.

Author Biography

D Nel, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2022-11-15

Issue

FCA Refresher Course 2022

Section

FCA Refresher Course

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