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Primary Postpartum haemorrhage DR. FIROUZABADI Postpartum Hemorrhage • EBL > 500 cc • 10% of deliveries • If within 24 hrs. pp = 1 pp hemorrhage • If 24 hrs. - 6 wks. pp = 2 pp hemorrhage Postpartum Hemorrhage Incidence 3% of all births 6.4% of cesarean deliveries 3rd most common cause of maternal mortality Postpartum Hemorrhage Definition greater than 500cc blood loss (vaginal delivery) or 1000cc blood loss (cesarean) decrease in HCT of 10 or greater obstetrical emergency that can follow vaginal or cesarean delivery with clinical instability leading to transfusion, shock, renal failure, acute respiratory distress, and coagulopathy Hemorrhage is the underlying causative factor in at least 25% of maternal deaths in industrialized and underdeveloped countries Peripartum Hemorrhage Causes of maternal death in US (9.1/100,000) • hemorrhage: 28.7% (*) – embolism: 19.7% (*) – PIH: 17.6% (*) – infection: 13.1% (*) – anesthesia: 2.5% (*) – • Hospitalization for delivery and Availability of blood for transfusion have reduced the maternal mortality rate death from hemorrhage . • It remains a cause of maternal mortality. • Hemorrhage is a reason for admission of pregnant women to intensive care units. • Hemorrhage has been identified as the single most important cause of maternal death, accounting for almost half of all post partum death in developing countries. • Incidence of obstetrical hemorrhage can not be determined precisely • Defined by a post partum HCT drop of 10 volumes percent or need for transfusion. • 3.9% NVD • 6-8% C/S Maternal physiology is well prepared for hemorrhage: increase in blood volume . hypercoagulable state. the “tourniquet” effect of uterine contractions. vital signs may remain near normal until more than 30% of blood volume is lost . tachycardia can be attributed to pregnancy, stress, pain, and delivery. • 5% of women delivering vaginally last more than 1000 ml of blood. Estimated blood loss is commonly only about half the actual loss. The effect of hemorrhage depend to a degree on the non pregnant blood volume, magnitude of PIH, degree of anemia at the time of delivery. blood supply to the pelvis blood supply to the pelvis internal iliac (hypogastric) a. ovarian arteries . Are The main vascular supply to the pelvis . connected in a continuous arcade on the lateral borders of the vagina, uterus, and blood supply to the pelvis o/The ovarian arteries : are direct branches of the aorta beneath the renal arteries. They traverse bilaterally and retroperitoneally to enter the infundibulopelvic ligaments. blood supply to the pelvis h/The hypogastric artery: retroperitoneally posterior to the ureter it divides into an anterior and posterior divisions. The hypogastric artery anterior division 5 visceral branches Uterine superior vesical middle hemorrhoidal inferior hemorrhoidal vaginal 3 parietal branches Obturator inferior gluteal internal pudendal The hypogastric artery posterior division important collateral to the pelvis. Iliolumbar lateral sacral superior gluteal PHYSIOLOGY OF COAGULATION PHYSIOLOGY OF COAGULATION The four components of coagulation that continuously interrelate are (1) the vasculature, (2) platelets, (3) plasma-clotting proteins, (4) fibrinolysis. the vasculature A disruption in the vessel wall removes the protective covering of the endothelial cells and releases tissue thromboplastin, which activates the clotting mechanism. platelets Activation of surface receptors causes morphologic changes in the platelets (changing first to a sphere and then to a spiderlike structure with pseudopods) and the generation of thromboxane A2 These lead to platelet aggregation and eventual formation of a platelet plug. plasma-clotting proteins Activation of the clotting system is initiated in two ways: the intrinsic or extrinsic pathway. Intrinsic Pathway requires no extravascular component for initiation and begins with Factor XII, which is activated by contact with injured epithelium. Extrinsic Pathway is activated by the tissue factor thromboplastin (which subsequently activates Factor VII) when vascular disruption occurs. Prothrombin is converted to thrombin, which catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. A clot is eventually formed at the site of vascular injury. fibrinolysis plasma substrate plasminogen is activated This substrate is converted to the active enzyme plasmin, which lyses fibrin clots and destroys fibrinogen and Factors XII and VII. Etiology of PPH The causes of postpartum hemorrhage can be thought of as the four Ts: tone, tissue, trauma, thrombin Etiology of PPH Uterine atony Multiple gestation, high parity, prolonged labor chorioamnionitis, augmented labor, tocolytic agents Etiology of PPH Retained uterine contents Products of conception, blood clots Etiology of PPH Placental abnormalities Congenital Location Attachment Bicornuate Placenta previa Accreta uterus Acquired structural Leiomyom a, previous surgery Peripartum Uterine inversion, uterine rupture, placental abruption Etiology of PPH Lacerations and trauma Planned •Cesarean section, •episiotomy Unplanned •Vaginal/cervical tear, •surgical trauma Etiology of PPH Coagulation disorders Congenital Von Willebrand's disease Acquired DIC, dilutional coagulopathy, heparin Women in whom these factors have been identified should be advised to deliver in a specialist obstetric unit odds ratio for PPH Risk Factor •Proven abruptio placentae 13 •Known placenta praevia 12 •Multiple pregnancy 5 •Pre-eclampsia/gestational hypertension 4 The following factors, becoming apparent during labour and delivery are associated with an increased risk of PPH. Risk factor •Delivery by emergency Caesarean section •Delivery by elective Caesarean section •Retained placenta •Mediolateral episiotomy •Operative vaginal delivery •Prolonged labour (>12 hours) •Big baby (>4 kg) odds ratio for PPH 9 4 5 5 2 2 2 In the event of a woman coming to delivery while receiving therapeutic heparin, the infusion should be stopped. Heparin activity will fall to safe levels within an hour. Protamine sulphate will reverse activity more rapidly, if required. Antenatal assessment anemia Detection of anemia more than physiologic anemia of pregnancy is important, because anemia at delivery increases the likelihood of a woman requiring blood transfusion. Guideline by the RCOG COMMUNICATE. RESUSCITATE. MONITOR / INVESTIGATE. STOP THE BLEEDING. COMMUNICATE call 6 • • • • • • Call experienced midwife Call obstetric registrar & alert consultant Call anaesthetic registrar , alert consultant Alert haematologist Alert Blood Transfusion Service Call porters for delivery of specimens / blood RESUSCITATE • • • • IV access with 14 G cannula X 2 Head down tilt Oxygen by mask, 8 litres / min Transfuse •Crystalloid •Colloid •once 3.5 litres infused, GIVE ‘O NEG’ If no cross-matched blood available OR give uncross-matched own-group blood, as available •Give up to 1 liter Fresh Frozen Plasma and 10 units cryoprecipitate if clinically indicated MONITOR / INVESTIGATE • • • • • • • Cross-match 6 units Full blood count Clotting screen Continuous pulse / BP / ECG / Oximeter Foley catheter: urine output CVP monitoring STOP THE BLEEDING • Exclude causes of bleeding other than uterine atony • Ensure bladder empty • Uterine compression • IV syntocinon 10 units • IV ergometrine 500 mg • Syntocinon infusion (30 units in 500 ml) • prostaglandins • Surgery earlier rather than late • Hysterctomy early rather than late If conservative measures fail to control haemorrhage, initiate surgical haemostasis SOONER RATHER THAN LATER I. laparotomy II. Bilateral ligation of uterine arteries III. Bilateral ligation of internal iliac (hypogastric arteries) IV. Hysterectomy Resort to hysterectomy SOONER RATHER THAN LATER (especially in cases of placenta accreta or uterine rupture) Whole blood frequently is used for rapid correction of volume loss because of its ready availability, but component therapy is ideal. A general practice has been to transfuse 1 unit of fresh-frozen plasma for every 3 to 4 units of red cells given to patients who are bleeding profusely Genital tract lacerations Genital trauma always must be eliminated first if the uterus is firm. Management of uterine atony • Explore the uterine cavity. • Inspect vagina and cervix for lacerations. • If the cavity is empty, Massage and give methylergonovine 0.2 mg, the dose can be repeated every 2 to 4 hours. • Rectal 800mcg. Misoprostol is beneficial. Uterine Atony: Prostaglandins myometrial intracellular free Ca++, enhance action of other oxytocics Side effects: fever, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea 15-methyl PG F2 (Carboprost, Hemabate) may cause bronchospasm, altered VQ, shunt, hypoxemia, HTN 250 mg IM or intramyometrially q 15-30 min, up to max 2 mg. contraindications: asthma, hypoxemia Management of uterine atony During the administration of uterotonic agents, bimanual compression may control hemorrhage. The physician places his or her fist in the vagina and presses on the anterior surface of the uterus while an abdominal hand placed above the fundus presses on the posterior wall. This while the Blood for transfusion made available. Retained placenta Retained placental fragments are a leading cause of early and delayed postpartum hemorrhage. Treatment is manual removal, General anesthesia with any volatile agent (1.5–2 minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)) may be necessary for uterine relaxation On rare occasions, a retained placenta is an undiagnosed placenta accreta, and massive bleeding may occur during attempted manual removal. Placenta accreta • Placenta accreta is defined as an abnormal implantation of the placenta in the uterine wall, of which there are three types: (1) accreta vera, in which the placenta adheres to the myometrium without invasion into the muscle. (2) increta, in which it invades into the myometrium. (3) percreta, in which it invades the full thickness of the uterine wall and possibly other pelvic structures, most frequently the bladder. Placenta accreta In a patient with a previous cesarean section and a placenta previa: Previous one has 14% risk of placenta accreta. Previous two has 24% risk of placenta accreta. Previous three has 44% risk of placenta UTERINE RUPTURE Rupture of the uterus is described as complete or incomplete and should be differentiated from dehiscence of a cesarean section scar. UTERINE RUPTURE The reported incidence for all pregnancies is 0.05%, After one previous lower segment cesarean section 0.8% After two previous lower segment cesarean section is 5% all pregnancies following myomectomy may be complicated by uterine rupture. UTERINE RUPTURE Complete rupture describes a full-thickness defect of the uterine wall and serosa resulting in direct communication between the uterine cavity and the peritoneal cavity. UTERINE RUPTURE Incomplete rupture describes a defect of the uterine wall that is contained by the visceral peritoneum or broad ligament. In patients with prior cesarean section, UTERINE RUPTURE dehiscence describes partial separation of the scar with minimal bleeding, with the peritoneum and fetal membranes remaining intact. Management of Rupture Uterus The identification or suspicion of uterine rupture must be followed by an immediate and simultaneous response from the obstetric team. Surgery should not be delayed owing to hypovolemic shock because it may not be easily reversible until the hemorrhage is controlled. Management of Rupture Uterus Upon entering the abdomen, aortic compression can be applied to decrease bleeding. Oxytocin should be administered to effect uterine contraction to assist in vessel constriction and to decrease bleeding. Hemostasis can then be achieved by ligation of the hypogastric artery, uterine artery, or ovarian arteries. Management of Rupture Uterus At this point, a decision must be made to perform hysterectomy or to repair the rupture site. In most cases, hysterectomy should be performed. In selected cases, repair of the rupture can be attempted. When rupture occurs in the body of the uterus, bladder rupture must be ruled out by clearly mobilizing and inspecting the bladder to ensure that it is intact. This avoids injury on repair of the defect as well. Management of Rupture Uterus A lower segment lateral rupture can cause transection of the uterine vessels. The vessels can retract toward the pelvic side wall, and the site of bleeding must be isolated before placing clamps to avoid injury to the ureter and iliac vessels. Typically, longitudinal tears, especially those in a lateral position, should be treated by hysterectomy, whereas low transverse tears may be repaired. Uterine Artery Ligation Uterine artery ligation involves taking large purchases through the uterine wall to ligate the artery at the cervical isthmus above the bladder flap . Hypogastric Artery Ligation The hypogastric artery is exposed by ligating and cutting the round ligament and incising the pelvic sidewall peritoneum cephalad, parallel to the infundibulopelvic ligament The ureter should be visualized and left attached to the medial peritoneal reflection to prevent compromising its blood supply. Hypogastric Artery Ligation The . common, internal, and external iliac arteries must be identified clearly. The hypogastric vein, which lies deep and lateral to the artery, may be injured as instruments are passed beneath the artery, resulting in massive, potentially fatal bleeding. Hypogastric Artery Ligation The hypogastric artery should be completely visualized. A blunt-tipped, right-angle clamp is gently placed around the hypogastric artery, 2.5 to 3.0 cm distal to the bifurcation of the common iliac artery. Passing the tips of the clamp from lateral to medial under the artery is crucial in preventing injuries to the underlying hypogastric vein . Hypogastric Artery Ligation the artery is double-ligated with a nonabsorbable suture, with 1-0 silk, but not divided .The ligation is then performed on the contralateral side in the same manner. The Use of Blood and Blood Components • Various blood components and how they function • The indications and contraindications for use Red Blood Cells - RBC Description: Whole blood is collected into an anticoagulant then centrifuged to separate the red cells from the plasma. The plasma is then expressed from the whole blood bag and the remaining red blood cells (RBC) are filtered. The filtering process removes all but 5 x 106 white blood cells (WBCs). 85% of the original RBC volume will remain after filtration. Red Blood Cells - RBC Function: Increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood by increasing the circulating red blood cell mass. Carry oxygen and nourishment to the tissues and take away carbon dioxide. Red Blood Cells - RBC Indications: Component of choice for virtually all patients with a deficit of oxygen carrying capacity, e.g., blood loss or anemia. The majority of the WBC are removed thereby decreasing the risk of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompromised patients. This is because the CMV virus is carried in the WBC. Use of RBC reduces the risk of the patient forming antibodies against WBC (HLA) Red Blood Cells – RBC Contraindications: RBC should not be used: when anemia can be corrected with specific medications, e.g., iron, B12, folic acid, erythropoietin, etc for volume replacement Platelets – PC Descriptions: Platelets are prepared from a random unit of whole blood collected in CP2D anticoagulant solution and filtered to remove leukocytes. PC contain less than 8.3 x 106 leukocytes. Platelets are suspended in a small amount of the original plasma. A unit contains at least 55 x 109 platelets suspended in 50-55 mL of plasma. Trace amounts of red blood cells can be present in some units. These will appear pink to salmon colored. Platelets - PC Function: • The primary role of platelets is to prevent bleeding of injured blood vessel walls by forming an aggregate at the site of injury. • Platelets also participate in blood coagulation, inflammation and wound healing. • The transfusion of platelets to a patient with thrombocytopenia or bleeding should produce a rise in the platelet count and control Platelets - PC Indications: • For treatment of patients with bleeding due to severely decreased production or abnormal function of platelets. • Treatment of bleeding patients with platelet consumption or dilutional thrombocytopenia (in most instances of dilutional thrombocytopenia, bleeding stops without transfusion). • Useful if given prophylacticaly to patients with rapidly falling or low platelet counts, less than 10 x 109/L (10,000/uL), secondary to cancer or Platelets – PC Contraindications: • Platelets should not be used if bleeding is unrelated to decreased numbers or abnormal platelet function. • Should not be used in patients with consumption of endogenous and exogenous platelets, such as in Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP) or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura Platelet Incubator Stored with constant agitation Fresh Frozen Plasma - FFP Description: ►Fresh frozen plasma is separated from whole blood and frozen within 8 hours of collection. It can be obtained from a whole blood donation (approx. 250 mL) or by apheresis (approx. 500 mL). ►Fresh frozen plasma contains a normal concentration of fibrinogen and the labile coagulation factors VIII and V. Fresh Frozen Plasma – FFP Function: Fresh frozen plasma contains the clotting factors that are necessary for hemostasis. Plasma also has volume expansion and oncotic properties. Fresh Frozen Plasma – FFP Indications: • The majority of clinical situations for which FFP is currently used do not require FFP. • FFP is indicated for massive transfusion (replacement of the patient’s blood volume in < 24 hours) with a demonstrated deficiency of Factor VIII and V, otherwise frozen plasma is adequate. • Fresh frozen plasma is also indicated in Fresh Frozen Plasma – FFP Contraindications: • Fresh frozen plasma should not be used when a coagulopathy can be corrected more effectively with specific therapy, such as vitamin K, cryoprecipitate, or Factor VIII concentrates. • Fresh frozen plasma has the same infectious disease risk as whole blood. • Fresh frozen plasma should not be used when the blood volume can be replaced with Frozen Plasma – FP Frozen plasma is prepared from whole blood, collected in CP2D anticoagulation solution. The plasma is separated after cold centrifugation and processed to the frozen state within 24 hours of collection. Frozen Plasma – FP Frozen plasma contains stable coagulation factors such as Factor IX and fibrinogen in concentrations similar to FFP, but reduced amounts of Factor V and VIII. On average, each unit of frozen plasma contains an average of 250 mL (>100 mL) of anticoagulated plasma. The indications and side effects are the same as for FFP, except that FP should not be used to treat coagulation factor Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) Unit of FFP (Approx. 250 mL) Apheresis FFP (Approx. 500 mL) Cryoprecipitate (Cryo) Description: • Cryoprecipitate is prepared by thawing fresh frozen plasma at a temperature between 1°C and 6°C. After centrifugation, the supernatant plasma is removed and the insoluble cryoprecipitate is refrozen. • On average, each unit of cryoprecipitate contains 80 IU or more Factor VIII (FVIII:C) and at least 150 mg of Cryoprecipitate (Cryo) Function: Cryoprecipitate provides a source of coagulation factors. Factor VIII, Factor XIII and von Willebrand Factor. Fibrinogen and fibronectin are present. Cryoprecipitate (Cryo) Indications: Currently the main indication for this component is as a source of fibrinogen or Factor XIII. It may be used as a source of Factor VIII only when inactivated fractionation products or recombinant Factor VIII are not available. Cryoprecipitate (Cryo) Contraindications: • Cryoprecipitate should not be used unless results of laboratory studies indicate a specific hemostatic defect for which this product is indicated. • Specific factor concentrates are preferred, when available, because of their reduced risk of transmissible diseases (because of viral inactivation during manufacturing). • Cryoprecipitate can be used to make fibrin glue. Alternatively, virally inactivated commercial Cryoprecipitate (Cryo) Cryoprecipitate Pooling Cryoprecipitate Blood & its Usage Components Cells Plasma molecules & ions water Function Medium of transport Oxygen Carbon dioxide Other gases Ions Carbohydrates, proteins, fats Immune response Humoral Cells Erythrocyres White cells Granulocyes neutophiles Eosinophiles Basophiles Lymphocyes Monocytes Molecules & ions Ions Na+, Cl-, K+, HCO2-, etc Molecules Proteins – enzymes, precursors, active agents, immunoglobulins, carriers Proteoglycans Body Water Intracellular 55% Interstitial Fluid 20% Plasma 7.5% Connective Tissue 7.5% Bone Water 7.5% Transcellular Fluid 2.5% Blood products • Whole blood • Blood components • • • • • Red cells Platelets Granulocytes Whole plasma (FFP, reconstituted) Cryoprecipitate • Plasma fractions • • • • Clotting factor concentrates Immunoglobulin preparations Saline albumin solution Salt-poor albumin Volume replacement Haemorrhage or burns Replacement with RBC mass at early stage necessary in massive haemorrhage Initiate with rapid transfusion of plasma expanders, electrolyte solutions & get blood type & match in 30 minutes Unmatched Grp O Rh- blood rarely Massive Blood Transfusion • pH & K+ increase impair myocardial function • Citrate lowers ionised Ca++ • Significant hypothermia • Platelet & WBC aggregates precipitate ARDS Prevention 1 unit of fresh blood for every 5 – 10 units of stored blood IV 10% calcium gluconate 10 mls with every litre of transfused citrated blood Warming blood Microaggregate blood filters Fresh Blood • • • • DIVC Massive haemorrhage Major liver trauma Bleeding associated with liver disease Clotting factors Clotting disorders Haemophilia Liver disease Complications of Blood Transfusion • • • • Febrile reactions Bacterial contamination Immune reactions Physical complications –Circulatory overload –Air embolism –Pulmonary embolism –Thrombophlebitis Complications of Blood Transfusion • Metabolic complications – Hyperkalaemia – Citrate toxicity & hypocalcaemia – Release of vasoactive peptides – Release of plasticizers from PVC-phthalates • Haemorrhagic reactions – After massive transfusion of stored blood – Disseminated intravascular coagulation Complications of Blood Transfusion • Transmission of disease – Hepatitis, CMV. EBV – AIDS (Factor VIII) – Syphilis – Brucellosis – Toxoplasmosis – Malaria – Trypanosomiasis Autologous transfusion • Uses pt own blood • Remove 500 ml & store • 2 weeks later, may be transfused in op or 1000 mls taken to increase the stored amount • Multiplier effect