OB Hemorrhage: Compendium of Best Practices

The Compendium of Best Practices consists of fifteen articles presented by authors from the CMQCC OB Hemorrhage Task Force. The articles highlight current practices and recommendations for optimal care during an obstetric hemorrhage. Most articles provide topic-specific tools for use at your facility. Each article provides topic-specific recommendations, evidence grading for the literature reviewed and full references.

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Compendium of Best Practices

Background and Preparation
Definitions, Early Recognitions and Rapid Response Triggers
Inherited Coagulation Disorders in Pregnancy
Obstetric Care for Pregnant Women who Decline Blood Transfusion
        Tool: Informed Consent for Jehovah's Witness, Blood Product and Technique
        Tool: Specific Checklist for Management of Pregnant Women who Decline Transfusions
        Tool: Iron Sucrose Protocol

Placenta Accreta and Percreta: Incidence, Risks, Diagnosis

Carts, Kits and Trays
        Tool: Recommended Instruments, Supplies Checklist

Simulations and Drills
       Tool: Educational Sample Scenario 1-Abruptio Placentae
       Tool: Educational Sample Scenario 2-Placenta Previa
       Tool: Educational Sample Scenario 3-Hypotension, Hemorrhage after Delivery
       Tool: Educational Sample Scenario 4: Atonic Uterus and Postpartum Hemorrhage
       Tool: Educational Tool 5: Kaiser Evaluation Form for Drills, Debriefing
       Tool: Educational Tool 6: Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition

Lessons Learned

Management
Active Management of Third Stage Labor
Blood Loss: Clinical Techniques for Ongoing Quantitative Measurement
        Tool: OB Hemorrhage Report Template
        Tool: OB Hemorrhage Report Template-Measuring Blood Loss

Blood Product Replacement
       Tool: Use of Factor VIIA
       Tool: Adverse Reactions to Transfusions

Uterine Artery Occlusion
Uterine Hemostatic Suturing
Uterotonic Agent Fact Sheet
Anti-Shock Garments
Family Support



 

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