Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)
PPH remains the leading cause of maternal morbidity in Scotland. The Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) aims to support NHS boards to reduce PPH with blood loss over 1500mls.
PPH resources available to support local implementation.
| Resource | Source | What it is and what's it for? |
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PPH 4-Stage Approach Tool: 2018 (PDF, 826K)
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Healthcare Improvement Scotland |
This tool facilitates a multidisciplinary team approach to recognising, responding to and managing PPH. |
| Healthcare Improvement Scotland |
A practical guide that uses visual examples of a paper version of the tool in practice. |
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| PPH4-Stage Approach Guide for practical use: 2018 (recording) | Healthcare Improvement Scotland |
Practical guide to using 4-stage approach for the recognition and response to PPH.
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