Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death, especially in developing countries like Pakistan where it accounts for up to 34% of maternal deaths. When bleeding after delivery does not stop with medicines like oxytocin and uterine massage, a low-cost method called balloon tamponade can be life-saving.
This study titled "Efficacy of Balloon Tamponade in Post-partum Hemorrhage within 24 Hours After Delivery" will be conducted by Dr. Maryam Aslam (PGR Gynecology and Obstetrics) under supervision of Prof. Dr. Raheela Farhat at Aziz Fatima Hospital, Faisalabad.
The objective is to determine the efficacy of intrauterine balloon tamponade (condom catheter balloon) in controlling primary PPH. Efficacy is defined as successful control of bleeding within six hours of balloon insertion without need for additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, a contracted uterine fundus, and stable maternal condition after removal of the balloon. The results will help promote a simple, effective procedure that can even be used by primary health care workers to reduce maternal mortality.
Age 18-35 years
Having gestational age between 31 to 41 weeks
Having PPH (Primary postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to uterotonics)
Patient who has Obstetric hemorrhage (Antepartum Hemorrhage) <31 weeks of gestation
Multiparity (Children more than 5)
Traumatic PPH (cervical and vaginal tears)
Allergy to latex
Women aged 18-35 years with gestational age 31-41 weeks presenting with primary postpartum hemorrhage unresponsive to medical management at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Total 121 participants selected via consecutive non-probability sampling as per WHO sample size calculator with 7% margin of error.
Other
Cross-sectional
Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade - Condom Catheter
DeviceCondom-lined sterile rubber catheter inserted into uterus under aseptic technique, held with roller gauze and sponge-holding forceps. Balloon inflated with 300-400 ml normal saline and kept up to 6 hours. If no active bleeding and uterine fundus contracted after 6 hours, balloon deflated at 50 ml/hour to half volume in 2 hours then removed if no bleeding in next 30 min in presence of senior staff. If bleeding persists, tamponade abandoned and surgical intervention pursued. Efficacy is successful control of PPH within 6 hours without additional surgery, confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted fundus and stable maternal condition.
Efficacy of intrauterine condom catheter balloon tamponade in control of primary postpartum hemorrhage
Efficacy is defined as successful control of primary PPH within 6 hours of balloon insertion without need for additional surgical intervention. Success confirmed by absence of active vaginal bleeding, contracted uterine fundus on abdominal palpation and stable maternal vital signs and general condition. Failure defined as persistent bleeding or rising fundus requiring surgical intervention.
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