Peripartum Haemorrhage, Diagnosis and Therapy. Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k Level, AWMF Registry No. 015/063, March 2016)

. 2018 Apr 26;78(4):382–399. doi: 10.1055/a-0582-0122

Consensus-based Statement 6.S2
Note: Postpartum uterine atony and uterine haemorrhage are life-threatening pathologies and an urgent indication for the administration of prostaglandin derivatives if no other alternatives are available or oxytocin is not effective, until patients can receive obstetric/gynaecological treatment. In this situation the side effects and contraindications must be carefully considered (benefits and drawbacks weighed up). Close haemodynamic monitoring is necessary when prostaglandin derivatives are administered.

Consensus-based Statement 6.S2

Expert consensus

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Note:
Postpartum uterine atony and uterine haemorrhage are life-threatening pathologies and an urgent indication for the administration of prostaglandin derivatives if no other alternatives are available or oxytocin is not effective, until patients can receive obstetric/gynaecological treatment. In this situation the side effects and contraindications must be carefully considered (benefits and drawbacks weighed up). Close haemodynamic monitoring is necessary when prostaglandin derivatives are administered.