Clinical CPD topic
Postpartum haemorrhage: practise, reflect and record
Practise postpartum haemorrhage through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Use immediate physical measures for uterine atony and recognise genital tract trauma when the uterus is well contracted.
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What you’ll work on
- Use immediate physical measures for uterine atony and recognise genital tract trauma when the uterus is well contracted.
- Give prompt tranexamic acid and recognise the hypertensive contraindication to ergometrine-containing treatment.
- Consider balloon tamponade before proceeding directly to surgery for persistent haemorrhage despite initial treatment.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A patient has severe postpartum haemorrhage from uterine atony. Uterotonics are being prepared. What immediate physical manoeuvre helps control bleeding?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.
- All Wales Prevention and Management of Postpartum HaemorrhageV4.0UK source
- Recommendations | Intrapartum care | Guidance | NICEUK source
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals:Major obstetric haemorrhage guideline,April2024UK source