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Objective: The objective of this article was to compare hemodynamic and perfusion parameters as well as the clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) who received treatment with a nonpneumatic antishock garment (NASG) as part of an intervention package, with a group of patients in similar conditions who did not receive an NASG.Methods: This observational study analyzed a historic cohort of 154 patients with PPH, secondary hypovolemic shock and signs of hypoperfusion who were admitted to this institution from 2012 to 2015. Group 1 (n= 77) was managed with NASG and Group 2 (n = 77) received interventions other than NASG. Hypoperfusion markers and maternal outcomes were compared in both groups.Results: Of 154 patients included in the analysis, 36.4% required a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) to achieve hemorrhage control, 98.2% of whom belonged to Group 2 and 1.8% to Group 1 (p = .001). The use of blood products was more common in Group 2 (p < .001), as was the administration of vasoactive agents. The mean number of days of hospitalization at the Obstetric High Dependency Unit (OHDU) was significantly lower in Group 1 and reached a statistically significant p value. Only two cases of maternal death occurred in Group 2.Discussion: The use of NASG in the management of PPH is a cost-effective strategy for patients with severe shock and signs of hypoperfusion and is optimal in a limited-resource scenario. In this study, the use of NASG was related to better outcomes in a statistically significant manner with better results regarding maternal outcomes such as uterine preservation and decreased transfusion requirements and hospital days.Conclusions: NASG, associated with the use of uterotonic agents and other strategies for PPH control, is a safe tool that helps reduce morbimortality in critically ill patients with PPH.
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Postpartum Hemorrhage , Shock , Blood Transfusion , Clothing , Female , Humans , Maternal Mortality , Postpartum Hemorrhage/therapy , Pregnancy , Shock/etiology , Shock/therapyABSTRACT
Resumen ANTECEDENTES: Durante el embarazo suceden cambios adaptativos, secundarios a las variaciones hormonales, como las alteraciones en la concentración de lípidos plasmáticos necesarias para garantizar la adecuada nutrición al feto. Algunas veces la concentración de triglicéridos sobrepasa los límites de tolerancia y ello pone en riesgo la salud de la madre. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente con antecedente de un embarazo, hipertrigliceridemia familiar que se exacerbó por los procesos fisiológicos del embarazo. Se hospitalizó para tratarla y los especialistas en Nutrición y Endocrinología le indicaron fármacos y plasmaféresis. CONCLUSIONES: La plasmaféresis es un método efectivo después de seis sesiones de tratamiento con el que se logran reducir 70% las concentraciones séricas triglicéridos, aunque no fue una medida definitiva y se requirió finalizar el embarazo.
Abstract BACKGROUND: Adaptive changes occur in pregnancy, secondary to hormonal variations, one of which is alterations in the level of plasma lipids that aims to ensure adequate nutrition to the fetus. However, sometimes triglycerides reach such high levels that they could compromise maternal health. CLINICAL CASE: The case of a female patient with a history of familial hypertriglyceridemia, exacerbated by the physiological processes of pregnancy, is presented. It was managed intrahospitalary, followed by nutrition and endocrinology, in addition to the use of pharmacological treatment and plasmapheresis. CONCLUSIONS: The use of plasmapheresis was evaluated as a therapeutic measure, where it was found to be an equally effective method after 6 sessions of treatment, achieving a 70% reduction in serum levels of triglycerides, however it was not a definitive measure and it was necessary to end the pregnancy.
