Obstetric Haemorrhage Management Guide
Obstetric Haemorrhage Management Guide
ANTEPARTUM
HAEMORRHAGE
MODULE:
OBSTETRIC
Major
obstetric
haemorrhage
remains
a
significant
cause
of
mortality
and
morbidity
in
the
peripartum
period.
The
2006-‐2008
CMACE
report
found
that
haemorrhage
was
the
sixth
most
frequent
cause
of
mortality,
an
improvement
on
previous
triennium
reports.
Simulation-‐based
training
of
this
emergency
is
best
suited
to
team-‐based
training,
and
this
scenario
can
be
modified
for
this
purpose.
However,
maternal
haemorrhage
still
presents
a
complex
anaesthetic
challenge
and
trainee
anaesthetists
must
understand
their
role
in
the
management
of
these
patients.
Obstetric
units
will
have
local
protocols
for
managing
major
haemorrhage,
and
conduct
of
the
scenario
should
reflect
this.
INFORMATION
FOR
FACULTY
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:
• Safe
administration
of
blood
products
for
resuscitation
during
massive
haemorrhage
• Demonstrating
understanding
of
the
pharmacotherapy
used
in
obstetric
haemorrhage
• Understanding
the
logistical
difficulties
and
team
interactions
involved
in
managing
major
obstetric
haemorrhage.
SCENE
INFORMATION:
This
scenario
simulates
a
major
antepartum
haemorrhage
requiring
emergency
Caesarean
section
in
a
patient
who
had
been
admitted
to
an
antenatal
ward
for
placenta
praevia
during
the
last
weeks
of
pregnancy.
The
scenario
begins
with
the
patient
having
been
transferred
into
maternity
theatre
from
delivery
suite.
A
small
PV
bleed
precipitated
her
transfer
from
the
antenatal
ward
to
labour
ward
a
few
minutes
ago.
Initial
observations
showed
her
to
be
tachycardic.
Shortly
after
her
transfer
to
delivery
suite
she
started
to
have
large
PV
blood
loss.
‘VOICE
OF
MANIKIN’
BRIEFING:
You
are
terrified
for
the
safety
of
your
baby
and
are
becoming
increasingly
drowsy.
Repeatedly
ask
if
your
baby
is
going
to
be
ok.
32
year
old.
Second
baby.
35/40
weeks
gestation.
Known
placenta
praevia,
having
been
admitted
to
hospital
for
the
last
week
–
with
a
planned
date
for
an
elective
section
in
one
week.
Had
an
episode
of
mild
bleeding
30
minutes
ago.
Moved
from
antenatal
ward
to
labour
ward.
Large
bleed
on
labour
ward.
First
pregnancy
was
an
uneventful
vaginal
delivery.
Medically
well
otherwise.
On
ferrous
sulphate
for
anaemia
in
pregnancy.
No
allergies.
OTHER
IN-‐SCENARIO
PERSONNEL
BRIEFING:
OBSTETRICIAN:
Anxious.
Delivery
of
baby
needs
to
be
as
soon
as
possible.
No
time
for
regional
anaesthesia.
Increasingly
impatient
if
there
is
perceived
delay
from
the
anaesthetist.
Midwife:
Tense.
Monitor
CTG
while
anaesthetist
performs
assessment.
The
CTG
trace
shows
sustained
bradycardia.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Help
will
arrive
as
the
induction
takes
place
(after
drugs
have
been
given).
2
units
O-‐ve
blood
is
available
immediately.
Fully
cross-‐matched
blood
will
take
10
mins.
See
below
for
ABG
&
Pathology
Reports:
Version
9
–
May
2015
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Editor:
Dr
Andrew
Darby
Smith
Original
Author:
Dr
P
Shanmuha,
Dr
G
Jackson
Anaesthesia
>
Obstetrics
>
Scenario
1
(BL)
Version
9
–
May
2015
6
Editor:
Dr
Andrew
Darby
Smith
Original
Author:
Dr
P
Shanmuha,
Dr
G
Jackson
Anaesthesia
>
Obstetrics
>
Scenario
1
(BL)
EXPECTED
ACTIONS
• Activation
of
the
Major
Haemorrhage Protocol
• Further
blood
products
through
warmer
2+
2+
• Correction
of
hypoCa and
hypoMg
• Consideration
of
recombinant
factor
VII
and
tranexamic
acid,
cell
saver
RESOLUTION
At
discretion
of
faculty:
Haemodynamic
improvement
or
continuing
hypotension
and
need
for
ITU
transfer
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9
–
May
2015
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Editor:
Dr
Andrew
Darby
Smith
Original
Author:
Dr
P
Shanmuha,
Dr
G
Jackson
Anaesthesia
>
Obstetrics
>
Scenario
1
(BL)
DEBRIEFING
DEBRIEFING
RESOURCES
Management
of
obstetric
haemorrhage
[Link]
Massive
Haemorrhage
in
Pregnancy.
Banks
A,
Norris
A.
CEACCP
5
(6)
195-‐198.
Dec
2005.
[Link]
Prevention
and
Management
of
Postpartum
Haemorrhage
RCOG
Green-‐top
Guideline
No.
52.
May
2009.
[Link]
KEY
POINTS:
• Safe
administration
of
blood
products
for
resuscitation
during
massive
haemorrhage
• Demonstrating
understanding
of
the
pharmacotherapy
used
in
obstetric
haemorrhage
• Understanding
the
logistical
difficulties
and
team
interactions
involved
in
managing
major
obstetric
haemorrhage.
• How
to
call
for
help
–
Major
Obstetric
Haemorrhage
(MOH)
calls
and
what
is
achieved
them
OB_BS_07
Demonstrates
the
ability
to
provide
general
anaesthesia
for
caesarean
section
[S]
OB_BS_11
Demonstrates
ability
to
recognise
when
an
obstetric
patient
is
sick
and
the
need
for
urgent
assistance
GU_IS_03
Demonstrates
the
ability
to
manage
the
effects
of
sudden
major
blood
loss
effectively
CI_IS_01
Demonstrates
leadership
in
resuscitation
room/simulation
when
practicing
response
protocols
with
other
healthcare
professionals
CI_IS_02
Demonstrates
appropriate
use
of
team
resources
when
practicing
response
protocols
with
other
healthcare
professionals
OB_IS_09
Demonstrates
the
ability
to
provide
intra
uterine
resuscitation
for
the
“at
risk”
baby
OB_HS_03
Demonstrates
the
ability
to
be
an
effective
part
of
a
multidisciplinary
team
OB_HS_06
Demonstrates
skill
in
managing
emergencies
including
pre-‐eclampsia,
eclampsia,
major
haemorrhage
WORKPLACE-‐BASED
ASSESSMENTS
• Basic
Competencies
for
Obstetric
Anaesthesia
–
conduct
general
anaesthesia
for
OB_BTC_A03
caesarean
section
[12-‐24
months][S]
Administer
anaesthesia
for
caesarean
section
to
a
patient
with
a
complicated
pregnancy
OBI_A01
[hypertensive
disease,
placenta
praevia
etc]
Undertake
the
management
of
caesarean
section
in
a
complex
obstetric
case
such
as
twin
delivery,
moderate
to
severe
pre-‐eclampsia,
placenta
praevia,
obstetric
haemorrhage,
foetal
OBH_A01
distress,
etc
–
using
GA
or
RA
as
appropriate.
Undertake
anaesthesia
for
a
patient
in
whom
massive
haemorrhage
is
expected
including
OBH_D04
organising
venous
access,
infusion
equipment,
cell
saver
and
appropriate
blood
products.
FURTHER
RESOURCES
Management
of
obstetric
haemorrhage
[Link]
Massive
Haemorrhage
in
Pregnancy.
Banks
A,
Norris
A.
CEACCP
5
(6)
195-‐198.
Dec
2005.
[Link]
Prevention
and
Management
of
Postpartum
Haemorrhage
RCOG
Green-‐top
Guideline
No.
52.
May
2009.
[Link]
Version
9
–
May
2015
10
Editor:
Dr
Andrew
Darby
Smith
Original
Author:
Dr
P
Shanmuha,
Dr
G
Jackson
Anaesthesia
>
Obstetrics
>
Scenario
1
(BL)
PARTICIPANT
REFLECTION:
What
have
you
learnt
from
this
experience?
(Please
try
to
list
3
things)
How
will
your
practice
now
change?
What
other
actions
will
you
now
take
to
meet
any
identified
learning
needs?
Version
9
–
May
2015
11
Editor:
Dr
Andrew
Darby
Smith
Original
Author:
Dr
P
Shanmuha,
Dr
G
Jackson
Anaesthesia
>
Obstetrics
>
Scenario
1
(BL)
PARTICIPANT
FEEDBACK
Date
of
training
session:...........................................................................................................................................
Profession
and
grade:...............................................................................................................................................
What
role(s)
did
you
play
in
the
scenario?
(Please
tick)
Primary/Initial
Participant
Strongly
Neither
agree
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Agree
nor
disagree
Disagree
I
found
this
scenario
useful
Version
9
–
May
2015
12
Editor:
Dr
Andrew
Darby
Smith
Original
Author:
Dr
P
Shanmuha,
Dr
G
Jackson
Anaesthesia
>
Obstetrics
>
Scenario
1
(BL)