Question

A 30-year-old woman experiences heavy vaginal bleeding 2 hours after vaginal delivery. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on palpation. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Perform bimanual uterine massage and administer oxytocin

Answer

Start intravenous tranexamic acid alone

Answer

Take her immediately for hysterectomy

Answer

Arrange CT angiography

Answer

Give prophylactic antibiotics only

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman experiences heavy vaginal bleeding 2 hours after vaginal delivery. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on palpation. What is the most appropriate initial management?