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Uterine balloon tamponade

A procedure that places an inflated balloon in the uterus to apply pressure and help control severe bleeding after birth.

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How doctors respond to emergencies

How doctors respond to emergencies

Rapid assessment comes first When an emergency is recognized, doctors begin with a rapid assessment rather than attempting to establish every detail of the medical history. The immediate priorities are often described through an airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure framework. Clinicians assess whether the patient can maintain an airway, whether oxygenation and ventilation are […]