Can the Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) reduce adverse maternal outcomes from postpartum hemorrhage? Evidence from Egypt and Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. The Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG), a first-aid lower-body compression device, may decrease adverse outcomes from obstetri...

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Main Authors: Mourad-Youssif Mohammed, Ojengbede Oladosu A, Meyer Carinne D, Fathalla Mohammad, Morhason-Bello Imran O, Galadanci Hadiza, Camlin Carol, Nsima David, al Hussaini Tarek, Butrick Elizabeth, Miller Suellen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Online Access:http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/7/1/24