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Postpartum haemorrhage — UKMLA Revision Notes

Postpartum haemorrhage is an important clinical condition in Obstetrics & Gynaecology that is tested in the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Medical students and doctors preparing for the UKMLA or PLAB 1 must understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and evidence-based management of Postpartum haemorrhage as outlined in current NICE guidelines.

Key Facts

  • Postpartum haemorrhage is a key condition on the GMC UKMLA Content Map
  • Commonly tested in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test
  • Understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management
  • NICE guidelines provide the evidence base for management decisions
  • Consider differential diagnoses and red flag symptoms in clinical scenarios

Investigations

  • Urine hCG
  • Pelvic USS
  • FBC, clotting, group & save
  • CTG
  • Cervical smear
  • Colposcopy

Management

  • Multidisciplinary team approach
  • Fetal monitoring (CTG) if pregnant
  • Hormonal therapy as indicated
  • Surgical management if required
  • Obstetric/gynaecology outpatient follow-up
  • Contraception counselling

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