Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage

NameSt. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum
Activity TitleManagement of Postpartum Haemorrhage
DetailsThis session covers postpartum haemorrhage (PPH): identifying women at risk, recognising and assessing bleeding after childbirth, and giving the first-response treatment without delay. It is intended for clinical staff at SJHK who conduct deliveries or care for women after childbirth. It will be delivered as a presentation with case discussion and time for questions. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Identify women at risk of postpartum haemorrhage before and during labour. List the causes of postpartum haemorrhage (tone, tissue, trauma, thrombin). Describe how to assess blood loss and recognise the signs of shock. Describe the first-response bundle for PPH: uterine massage, oxytocic drugs, tranexamic acid and intravenous fluids. Identify bleeding that has not responded to first-line measures and describe the next steps, including referral.
CompetenceObstetrics and Gynaecology
Start Date02-10-2026
End Date02-10-2026
Event Time09:15 AM
LocationSt. Joseph's Hosptial Conference Hall
Cost (UGX)0
CPD Points2