Does the introduction of rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM)-guided transfusion management for patients undergoing surgical intervention for post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) affect blood product use and patient outcomes?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Post partum haemorrhage; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Childbirth and postnatal care

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001061123
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Yiying (Sally) Tsang

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-07-26
• Study Start: 2019-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 30 September 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 900

Inclusion Criteria

Patients who fulfil our institution’s definition of post-partum haemorrhage and who require management in the operating suite, namely:
a)Patients delivering vaginally with estimated blood loss (EBL) > 500ml, who require operative management for PPH within the first 24 hours; and
b)Patients delivering by Caesarean section (CS) with EBL >750ml.

Exclusion Criteria

No exclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified