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Glove Balloon in Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case Report
Parisa HadaviBavili1,2, Gholamreza Tizro3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Esentepe Campus, Sakarya University, 54100 Serdivan, Sakarya, Türkiye.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
|January 11, 2024
Summary
Postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal death, can be managed with the innovative "Glove Balloon" tamponade. This cost-effective method offers a life-saving alternative in resource-limited settings.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Health
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significant cause of maternal mortality, particularly in developing nations.
- Uterine atony is a primary contributor to PPH.
- While balloon tamponade is effective, the Bakri balloon is often prohibitively expensive and unavailable in low-resource settings.
