Obstetric hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. New concepts
involving the pathophysiology of hemorrhage have been described and include early
activation of both the protein C and fibrinolytic pathways. New tendencies in hemorrhage
treatment include the use of hemostatic resuscitation. Massive transfusion protocols
involve the early utilization of blood products and limit the traditional approach
of early massive crystalloid based resuscitation. The evidence behind hemostatic resuscitation
is still limited.
Keywords
obstetric hemorrhage - massive transfusion - hemostasis