Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality. Postpartum hemorrhage occurrences remain high despite guidelines in effect. The purpose of this review was to identify effectiveness of current interventions used during third stage of labor to decrease postpartum hemorrhage occurrences.

Author Details

Cheyanne Franklin, SN, School of Nursing, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Active Management of Third Stage of Labor, Interventions, Postpartum Hemorrhage

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

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How has Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor Reduced Postpartum Hemorrhage Occurrence?

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality. Postpartum hemorrhage occurrences remain high despite guidelines in effect. The purpose of this review was to identify effectiveness of current interventions used during third stage of labor to decrease postpartum hemorrhage occurrences.