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Evaluation and management of postpartum hemorrhage: consensus from an international expert panel. (opens new window)

Abdul-Kadir R, McLintock C, Ducloy AS, El-Refaey H, England A, Federici AB, Grotegut CA, Halimeh S, Herman JH, Hofer S, James AH, Kouides PA, Paidas MJ, Peyvandi F, Winikoff R.

Source‎: Transfusion 2014;54(7):1756-68.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24617726

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.12550

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24617726 (opens new window)

Uses and misuse of blood transfusion in obstetrics in Lagos, Nigeria. (opens new window)

Anorlu RI, Orakwe CO, Abudu OO, Akanmu AS.

Source‎: West Afr J Med 2003;22(2):124-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 14529219

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14529219 (opens new window)

Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 23-2011. A 40-year-old pregnant woman with placenta accreta who declined blood products. (opens new window)

Barth WH Jr, Kwolek CJ, Abrams JL, Ecker JL, Roberts DJ.

Source‎: N Engl J Med 2011;365(4):359-66.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21793748

DOI‎: 10.1056/NEJMcpc1103561

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21793748 (opens new window)

Management of massive bleeding in a Jehovah's Witness obstetric patient: the overwhelming importance of a pre-established multidisciplinary protocol. (opens new window)

Belaouchi M, Romero E, Mazzinari G, Esparza M, García-Cebrían C, Gil F, Muñoz M.

Source‎: Blood Transfus 2016;14(6):541-4.

Indexed‎: PubMed 27416575

DOI‎: 10.2450/2016.0229-15

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27416575 (opens new window)

Massive obstetric hemorrhage in a Jehovah's Witness: intraoperative strategies and high-dose erythropoietin use. (opens new window)

Belfort M, Kofford S, Varner M.

Source‎: Am J Perinatol 2011;28(3):207-10.

Indexed‎: PubMed 20827658

DOI‎: 10.1055/s-0030-1266158

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20827658 (opens new window)

Minimizing blood loss at cesarean-hysterectomy for placenta previa percreta. (opens new window)

Belfort MA, Shamshiraz AA, Fox K.

Source‎: Am J Obstet Gynecol 2017;216(1):78.e1-78.e2.

Indexed‎: PubMed 27984036

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.10.030

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27984036 (opens new window)

Obstetric outcomes in Jehovah's Witnesses: case series over nine years in a London teaching hospital. (opens new window)

Berg L, Dave A, Ye H, Wei J, Pattanakamjonkit P, Farah M, Yoong W

Source‎: Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2023 3.

Indexed‎: PubMed 36735030

DOI‎: 10.1007/s00404-023-06940-x

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36735030/ (opens new window)

Prophylactic use of intravascular balloon catheters in women with placenta accreta, increta and percreta. (opens new window)

Cali G, Forlani F, Giambanco L, Amico ML, Vallone M, Puccio G, Alio L.

Source‎: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2014;179:36-41.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24965977

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24965977 (opens new window)

Abnormally invasive placenta--AIP. Awareness and pro-active management is necessary. (opens new window)

Chantraine F, Langhoff-Roos J.

Source‎: Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2013;92(4):369-71.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23517216

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23517216 (opens new window)

Jehovah's Witnesses and those who refuse blood transfusion. (opens new window)

El-Hamamy E, Newman DS.

Source‎: In: Arulkumaran S, Karoshi M, Keith LG, Lalonde AB, B-Lynch C, editors. A Comprehensive Textbook of Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Essential Clinical Reference for Effective Management. 2nd Edition. London; Sapiens Publishing; 2012. p. 587-601.

Indexed‎: ISBN 978-0-9552282-7-8

https://www.glowm.com/pdf/PPH_2nd_edn_Chap-72.pdf (opens new window)

Maternal morbidity in cases of placenta accreta managed by a multidisciplinary care team compared with standard obstetric care. (opens new window)

Eller AG, Bennett MA, Sharshiner M, Masheter C, Soisson AP, Dodson M, Silver RM.

Source‎: Obstet Gynecol 2011;117(2 Pt 1):331-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21309195

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21309195 (opens new window)

Optimizing outcomes through protocols, multidisciplinary drills, and simulation. (opens new window)

Fuchs KM, Miller RS, Berkowitz RL.

Source‎: Semin Perinatol 2009;33(2):104-8.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19324239

DOI‎: 10.1053/j.semperi.2008.12.002

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19324239 (opens new window)

Randomized trial of early detection and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. (opens new window)

Gallos I, Devall A, Martin J, Middleton L, Beeson L, Galadanci H, Alwy Al-Beity F, Qureshi Z, Hofmeyr GJ, Moran N, Fawcus S, Sheikh L, Gwako G, Osoti A, Aswat A, Mammoliti KM, Sindhu KN, Podesek M, Horne I, Timms R, Yunas I, Okore J, Singata-Madliki M, Arends E, Wakili AA, Mwampashi A, Nausheen S, Muhammad S, Latthe P, Evans C, Akter S, Forbes G, Lissauer D, Meher S, Weeks A, Shennan A, Ammerdorffer A, Williams E, Roberts T, Widmer M, Oladapo OT, Lorencatto F, Bohren MA, Miller S, Althabe F, Gülmezoglu M, Smith JM, Hemming K, Coomarasamy A

Source‎: N Engl J Med. 2023 6;389(1):11-21. Epub 2023 May 9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 37158447

DOI‎: 10.1056/NEJMoa2303966

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37158447/ (opens new window)

Pregnancy, labour and delivery in a Jehovah's Witness with esophageal varices and thrombocytopenia. [English, French abstract] (opens new window)

Harnett MJ, Miller AD, Hurley RJ, Bhavani-Shankar K.

Source‎: Can J Anaesth 2000;47(12):1253-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 11132750

DOI‎: 10.1007/BF03019877

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11132750 (opens new window)

Clinical practice guidelines prevention and management of primary postpartum haemorrhage. (opens new window)

Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; Directorate of Strategy and Clinical Programmes, Health Service Executive.

Source‎: Health Service Executive (HSE); 2012.

https://hdl.handle.net/10147/275632 (opens new window)

Caring for pregnant women for whom transfusion is not an option. A national review to assist in patient care. (opens new window)

Kidson-Gerber G, Kerridge I, Farmer S, Stewart CL, Savoia H, Challis D.

Source‎: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2016;56(2):127-36.

Indexed‎: PubMed 26572504

DOI‎: 10.1111/ajo.12420

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26572504 (opens new window)

Minimizing surgical blood loss at cesarean hysterectomy for placenta previa with evidence of placenta increta or placenta percreta: the state of play in 2020. (opens new window)

Kingdom JC, Hobson SR, Murji A, Allen L, Windrim RC, Lockhart E, Collins SL, Soleymani Majd H, Alazzam M, Naaisa F, Shamshirsaz AA, Belfort MA, Fox KA

Source‎: Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020;223(3):322-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 32007492

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.01.044

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32007492 (opens new window)

Common errors and remedies in managing postpartum haemorrhage. (opens new window)

Lombaard H, Pattinson RC.

Source‎: Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2009;23(3):317-26.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19230783

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.01.006

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19230783 (opens new window)

The theory and practice of bloodless surgery. (opens new window)

Martyn V, Farmer SL, Wren MN, Towler SC, Betta J, Shander A, Spence RK, Leahy MF.

Source‎: Transfus Apher Sci 2002;27(1):29-43.

Indexed‎: PubMed 12201468

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12201468 (opens new window)

Patient blood management in obstetrics: management of anaemia and haematinic deficiencies in pregnancy and in the post-partum period: NATA consensus statement. (opens new window)

Muñoz M, Peña-Rosas JP, Robinson S, Milman N, Holzgreve W, Breymann C, Goffinet F, Nizard J, Christory F, Samama CM, Hardy JF.

Source‎: Transfus Med 2018 Feb;28(1):22-39.

Indexed‎: PubMed 28722245

DOI‎: 10.1111/tme.12443

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28722245 (opens new window)

Bloodless management of postpartum hemorrhage and Jehovah's Witnesses. (opens new window)

Nguyen TN, Boyd ME

Source‎: J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2019;41(6):743-4.

Indexed‎: PubMed 31126430

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jogc.2019.03.020

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31126430 (opens new window)

Postpartum hemorrhage. (opens new window)

Ramanathan G, Arulkumaran S.

Source‎: J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2006;28(11):967-73.

Indexed‎: PubMed 17169221

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17169221 (opens new window)

Role of prophylactic uterine artery balloon catheters in the management of women with suspected placenta accreta. (opens new window)

Sadashivaiah J, Wilson R, Thein A, McLure H, Hammond CJ, Lyons G.

Source‎: Int J Obstet Anesth 2011;20(4):282-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21852107

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2011.06.006

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21852107 (opens new window)

Patient blood management (PBM) in pregnancy and childbirth: literature review and expert opinion. (opens new window)

Surbek D, Vial Y, Girard T, Breymann C, Bencaiova GA, Baud D, Hornung R, Taleghani BM, Hösli I

Source‎: Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020;301(2):627-41.

Indexed‎: PubMed 31728665

DOI‎: 10.1007/s00404-019-05374-8

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31728665 (opens new window)

The role of interventional radiology in reducing haemorrhage and hysterectomy following caesarean section for morbidly adherent placenta. (opens new window)

Teixidor Viñas M, Chandraharan E, Moneta MV, Belli AM.

Source‎: Clin Radiol 2014;69(8):e345-51.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24880757

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.crad.2014.04.005

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24880757 (opens new window)

Multidisciplinary management of invasive placenta previa. (opens new window)

Walker MG, Allen L, Windrim RC, Kachura J, Pollard L, Pantazi S, Keating S, Carvalho JC, Kingdom JC.

Source‎: J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2013;35(5):417-25.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23756272

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23756272 (opens new window)