Efficacy of Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade in the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage when Uterotonic Agents Fail

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Abstract

Objective: To determine the efficacy of intrauterine balloon tamponade in the management of postpartum hemorrhage when uterotonic agents fail.

Methods

It was a descriptive case series study carried out in Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Lady Aitchison Hospital, Lahore for 6 months.35 females were enrolled. Females underwent balloon tamponade by using condom. Then females kept under observation in ward for 15 minutes. If blood flow stopped within 15 minutes and no recurrence occurred after removing tamponade after 24 hours, then efficacy was labeled using SPSS 26.

Results

 Mean age of patients was 26.4±3.81 years, there were 9(27%) nulliparous. The Mean gestational age was 38.22±0.68 weeks. In this study the efficacy of balloon tamponade achieved among 30(86%) females.

Conclusion

  Intrauterine balloon tamponade is efficacious tool for postpartum hemorrhage management when uterotonic agents fail.

Keywords:

Uterotonic, Efficacy, Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade, PPH

Published

2025/11/21

Issue

Vol. VOLUME 6-issue 4

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