PPH is one of the most leading causes of maternal mortality,. It means loss of 500 ml blood after vaginal delivery and 1000 ml blood after cesarean delivery. Although it's preventable it represents about 27%of maternal deaths. Atony is the main cause of PPH. 70%of PPH corresponds to uterine atony. Uterotonics like oxytocin, misoprostol, ergometrine, carbetocin and combinations of these drugs can be used but until now there is no agreement on medication that can be the most effective.
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Amount of blood loss
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