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    Caring for pregnant women for whom transfusion is not an option. A national review to assist in patient care

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    Authors
    Kidson-Gerber, G.
    Kerridge, I.
    Farmer, Shannon
    Stewart, C.
    Savoia, H.
    Challis, D.
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Kidson-Gerber, G. and Kerridge, I. and Farmer, S. and Stewart, C. and Savoia, H. and Challis, D. 2015. Caring for pregnant women for whom transfusion is not an option. A national review to assist in patient care. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. na: pp. n/a-n/a.
    Source Title
    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    DOI
    10.1111/ajo.12420
    ISSN
    1479-828X
    School
    Centre for Population Health Research
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6004
    Collection
    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity globally. Obstetric bleeding can be catastrophic and management is challenging, involving a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, which may include blood products. In settings where blood transfusion is not an option, either because of patient refusal (most commonly in Jehovah Witnesses) or because of unavailability of blood, management becomes even more challenging. Observational studies have demonstrated an association between refusal of blood products in major obstetric haemorrhage and increased morbidity and mortality. This review draws upon evidence in the literature, physiological principles and expert opinion for strategies and guidance to optimise the outcomes of pregnant women in whom blood transfusion is either refused or impossible. The importance of a multidisciplinary antenatal and perinatal management plan, including optimisation of haemoglobin and iron stores pre-delivery, blood loss minimisation, early haemorrhage control and postpartum anaemia treatment, is discussed.

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