OBSintermediate
Match each assessment question to the relevant PPH check.
Answer
Has the placenta been delivered and is it complete? - Tissue assessment, Is the uterus well contracted? - Tone assessment, Is bleeding due to genital injury? - Trauma assessment, Could bleeding be due to DIC? - Thrombus assessment
Explanation
These questions map directly onto the 4 Ts and provide a rapid structure for examining the likely cause. The bladder should also be assessed because emptying it can support uterine contraction. **Key takeaway:** Ask targeted questions while managing the emergency.\n\n**Glossary:** **DIC**: disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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