| Who Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241548509 ISBN-13: 9789241548502 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health - Medical | Gynecology & Obstetrics |
| Dewey: 618.54 |
| Physical Information: 44 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours after birth. PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries and the primary cause of nearly one quarter of all maternal deaths globally. Most deaths resulting from PPH occur during the first 24 hours after birth: the majority of these could be avoided through the use of prophylactic uterotonics during the third stage of labor and by timely and appropriate patient management. Improving health care for women during childbirth in order to prevent and treat PPH is an essential step towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The primary objective of this guideline therefore is to provide a foundation for the strategic policy and program development needed to ensure the sustainable implementation of effective interventions for reducing the global burden of PPH. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |