Epidemiology


Etiology


Pathophysiology


Clinical features


Diagnostics


Treatment

Prevention

  • Active management of the third stage of labor: delivery of the placenta which involves the following components
    • Uterotonic agents (IV/IM oxytocin)
    • Controlled umbilical cord traction (Brandt-Andrews maneuver)
    • External compression of the uterus and bimanual uterine massage