Current strategies for the diagnosis and management of postpartum hemorrhage: a focused review of four Cochrane Systematic Reviews from 2024 and 2025
Authors' conclusion
This review underscores the value of objective measurement tools and structured implementation efforts in improving PPH care.
Study context
- Population
- Women with PPH (diagnosis and management)4 Cochrane reviews
- Outcome
- Diagnostic accuracy of calibrated blood loss tools combined with clinical observation vs visual estimation for PPH during vaginal birth
Methodological detailsfocused review, Cochrane reviews 2024–2025
- Focused review
- Cochrane reviews 2024–2025
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
| Group | Pooled sensitivity | Pooled specificity |
|---|---|---|
| Calibrated tools + clinical observation | 93% | 95% |
Calibrated tools + clinical observation
Pooled sensitivity93%
Pooled specificity95%
Original publication
Current strategies for the diagnosis and management of postpartum hemorrhage: a focused review of four Cochrane Systematic Reviews from 2024 and 2025. Int J Obstet Anesth. Published 26 May 2025. doi:10.
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