Association between intravenous fluids during labour and primary postpartum haemorrhage: A retrospective cohort study
Belinda R. BRUCE,
Heather L. SHEPHERD,
Saleem AHMED KHAN
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To evaluate whether the administration of
high-volume intravenous (IV) fluids during labour (≥ 2500 mL) increases
the risk of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and other adverse
outcomes for women with a term, singleton pregnancy, in comparison to
low-volume IV fluids during labour (<2500 mL).
Design: Retrospective cohort study Setting: Tertiary
referral hospital in Sydney, Australia Sample: 1023 women with
a live singleton fetus in a cephalic presentation; planning a vaginal
birth; and admitt… Show more
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