Obstetric hemorrhage survey: Attitudes and practices of maternal-fetal medicine fellows.
Journal Article
Objective
To evaluate experiences related to obstetric hemorrhage and suspected abnormal placentation among first year maternal-fetal medicine fellows.Study design
A cross-sectional anonymous survey was administered at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow retreat in March 2013. Fellows were asked about management strategies that reflected both their individual and institutional practices.Results
There was a 56% response rate (55/98). In cases of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony, there was variable use of the uterine tamponade device. The median incremental time for balloon deflation was every 5 hours (IQR = 2-12). Compared to the east coast, fellows from the west coast performed more hysterectomies (mean±SD; 2.9±2.4 vs. 1.2±1.2, p = 0.004). During a peripartum hysterectomy, 29% of fellows used a handheld cautery device such as Ligasure® or Gyrus®. Fifty-six percent responded that their institution never recommend planned delayed hysterectomies for abnormal placental implantation.Conclusion
There is wide variation in practice among first year maternal-fetal medicine fellows in management of peripartum hysterectomy and postpartum hemorrhage.Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ahmadzia, HK; Thomas, SM; Murtha, AP; Heine, RP; Brancazio, LR
Published Date
- May 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 9 / 2
Start / End Page
- 133 - 137
PubMed ID
- 27197937
Pubmed Central ID
- 27197937
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1878-4429
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1934-5798
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3233/npm-16915119
Language
- eng