TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Postpartum Hemorrhage A1 - Francois, Karrie A2 - Foley, Michael R. A2 - Strong, Jr, Thomas H. A2 - Garite, Thomas J. PY - 1 T2 - Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, 5e AB - Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most common emergencies faced by obstetricians, complicating 1 in 20 to 1 in 100 deliveries.1 Not only is it a leading cause of maternal morbidity, but it also remains one of the top three causes of maternal mortality throughout the world.2,3 In order to manage postpartum hemorrhage effectively, the obstetrician must have a thorough understanding of normal delivery-related blood loss, physiological adaptation to hemorrhage, the most common etiologies of postpartum hemorrhage, and appropriate therapeutic interventions. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/24 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1152536169 ER -