Obstetric Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the most common cause of obstetric hemorrhage (OH) and the first cause of maternal death worldwide. However, its mortality has decreased in the United States in recent decades due to the implementation of certain measures. Several factors are significantly associated with the onset of PPH. Identifying them early will help us to establish an appropriate strategy for the management of these patients. One of the most useful prevention measures is the active management of the third stage of labor, especially the routine administration of oxytocin. The existence of acting algorithms will also contribute to a rapid and orderly response to the presence of expected or unplanned bleeding.