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What is postpartum hemorrhage in Women's health?
That refers to a woman hemorrhaging after giving birth.
Are the remains of the placenta in the uterus fatal?
Yes. It can lead to postpartum hemorrhage since the uterus won't be able to contract properly. It could also lead to an infection.
What are the significance of female breast during postpartum period?
That it should be ready for lactation or breastfeeding and aside from that through breastfeeding the uterus will contract to prevent hemorrhage and to bring back the uterus to its original size.
What are the uterotonic drugs of postpartum hemorrhage?
Any of the uterotonic drugs (ergometrine, oxytocin and prostaglandins) can be given together or sequentially for treatment of PPH. These drugs assist the uterus to contract and in so doing help to stop the hemorrhage. In the event that they do not stop the bleeding, other steps may need to be taken such the the B-Lynch brace suture or the use of interventional radiology.
What are the significance of the female breast in the postpartum period?
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Who was the 15 year old boy who had the first blood transfusion?
The 15-year-old boy who had the first successful blood transfusion was named James Blundell. This took place in 1818. Blundell was suffering from postpartum hemorrhage and was transfused with blood from his sister.
Which are the typical postpartum depression symptoms?
Postpartum depression is sometimes called the baby blues. Typical postpartum depression symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, irritability and mood swings.
What it the calorie count for postpartum women?
Someone who's going through postpartum depression shouldn't deal with dieting. Women should eat 2000 calories a day, postpartum or not. No difference there.
When can postpartum depression affect you?
Postpartum depression can affect mothers even a couple of years after the birth of their child.
What is another word for hemorrhage?
hemorrhage (bleeding)
What is a spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage?
It is a hemorrhage in the brain
Can surgery kill you?
Yes, surgery can kill. Intraoperative causes of death include hemorrhage, sepsis and cardiorespiratory failure. Posoperatively, infection is the most common cause of death following surgery.
