Not just spotting: Hemorrhage control for the serious vaginal bleeder
Tue, 10/03/2017 - 5:00am
Editor:
Hemorrhage Control for Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Packing - Kerlex and sufficient lubrication
- Kerlex can be coated with acetone of 5000 U Thrombin in 5 cc saline
- Antibiotics prophylaxis for Toxic Shock Syndrome
Tamponade
- Can attempt cervical os visualization to pass Foley or Bakri Balloon
- Visualize cervix via speculum and grasp with ring forceps
- Sterilize with Iodine
- Pass Foley or Bakri Balloon and inflate
TXA (Transexamic Acid)
- 10 mg/kg for max dose of 600 mg
- Use caution in those prone to thromboembolic events
Always Remember your usual stuff
- ABCs + IV/O2/Monitor + IVF
- Transfuse O- blood +/- massive transfusion protocol
- Reverse any anticoagulation/ bleeding disorders
- OB/GYN consult!