Fever and Acute Confusion in a Postpartum Patient Following Sublingual Prostaglandin E1 Administration: A Case Report

Fever and Acute Confusion in a Postpartum Patient Following Sublingual Prostaglandin E1 Administration: A Case Report

Postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony is a condition that may be life-threatening unless immediate intervention is made. Oxytocin, ergot derivatives, and prostaglandin (PG) E1 are first-line medical treatment options besides an effective uterine fundal massage. If the patient is unresponsive to...

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Main Authors: Dilek Uygur, Nida Erol, Seval Özgü Erdinç, Fatma Salih, Tuba Memur, Salim Erkaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Network 2016-05-01
Series:Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:
Uterine atony, Prostaglandin E1, Postpartum hemorrhage, Fever, Disorientation, Sublingual
Online Access:http://gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/201

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