Implementation of a postpartum hemorrhage algorithm after vaginal delivery with severe postpartum hemorrhage and influence on maternal outcome in the University Hospital Basel

Objective: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity and requires immediate medical care in terms of a standardized procedure. For this purpose, the “Handlungsalgorithmus PPH-Konsensus D-A-CH” was developed to rapidly initiate the required treatment. Analysis of the following case series evaluates its effectiveness (need for hysterectomy, necessity for further medical, surgical or mechanical interventions). Methods: A retrospective case series was performed with a historical group (CG) (before introduction of the algorithm) and an intervention group after introduction (IG…