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Blood transfusion

A medical treatment that replaces blood or blood components to restore oxygen delivery and stabilize someone after serious bleeding.

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Emergency evaluation and hospital admission criteria

Emergency evaluation and hospital admission criteria

Why emergency evaluation is different in pregnancy Pregnancy alters blood volume, heart rate, respiratory mechanics, gastrointestinal function, and pain patterns. Those physiologic changes can make it harder to tell whether a symptom is benign or the early sign of a serious event. For example, nausea may be common in early pregnancy, but persistent vomiting with […]

Infection blood loss and surgical risks

Infection blood loss and surgical risks

How infection, blood loss, and surgery overlap In birth care, infection and bleeding are often discussed separately, yet they can overlap during labor, cesarean section, operative vaginal birth, and the early postpartum period. Infection can occur in the uterus, incision, urinary tract, bloodstream, breast tissue, or perineal wound. Blood loss may range from expected bleeding […]