학술논문
Balloon tamponade in the management of postpartum haemorrhage: a review
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. May 01, 2009 116(6):748-757
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1470-0328
Abstract
Obstetric haemorrhage is a significant contributor to worldwide maternal morbidity and mortality. Guidelines for the management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) involve a stepwise escalation of pharmacological and eventual surgical approaches. The method of uterine tamponade using balloons has recently been added to the armamentarium for managing PPH. There are various balloons available including the Bakri, Foley, Sengstaken-Blakemore, Rusch and condom catheter. This paper reviews these uterine tamponade technologies in the management of PPH.