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Effectiveness of Balloon Tamponades Vs Uterine Packing in Post-partum Hemorrhage

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Dr Nasreen Kishwar, Dr Amina Iftikhar, Dr Ayesha Khan, Dr Maimuna Aurangzeb, Dr Asma Batool, Dr Asma Ghani, Dr Laraib Fatima, Dr Hina Khan, Fazeela Bakht
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.16.2024.3344-3349

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Introduction: One of the main causes of maternal morbidity and death in the globe is postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Effective management strategies are crucial, especially in environments with limited resources. This study examines how well uterine packing and balloon tamponade work to stop bleeding in PPH patients. Objective: To assess balloon tamponade's safety and effectiveness in managing PPH in comparison to uterine packing. Methodology: A retrospective examination of 104 PPH patients treated with either balloon tamponade (n = 52) or uterine packing (n = 52) was carried out at Hayatabad Medical Complex. Time to hemostasis and effective hemostasis within 30 minutes was the main outcomes that were measured. Complication rates, the requirement for further procedures, and hospital duration of stay were secondary outcomes. Chi-square and t-tests were used to examine the data, and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: In terms of bleeding management, balloon tamponade was more successful (90.4%) than uterine packing (75.0%) (p=0.03). The balloon tamponade group saw a considerably reduced mean time to hemostasis (15.4 ± 3.8 minutes vs. 20.2 ± 5.1 minutes, p<0.01). The uterine packing group experienced higher complications, including as blood transfusions and infections. Conclusion: With faster hemostasis and fewer problems, balloon tamponade was found to be a safer and more successful method of managing PPH than uterine packing. This suggests that balloon tamponade is the recommended strategy for PPH in comparable situations.

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