Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
“EVALUTION OF BLOOD LOSS FOLLOWING VAGINAL DELIVERY BY USING KELLY’S PAD”
Dr Ritika Shrivastav, Dr. Dimple Viramgama, Dr. Abhi Upadhyay, Dr. Pallavi Ninama
JCDR. 2024: 619-634
Abstract
Introduction: Post partum haemorrhage is defined as blood loss >500ml after vaginal delivery and >1000ml after caesarean section or any amount of blood loss that causes changes in hemodynamic status of the patient or decrease in haematocrit >10%. Post Partum Haemorrhage is a leading preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective measurement of blood loss using Kelly’s pad has shown to anticipate and thus prevent subsequent complications.
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