Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most critical obstetric emergencies. This episode organizes the causes using the "Four T's" framework, walks through the uterotonic medication options – including their contraindications and side effects – and covers mechanical interventions like intrauterine tamponade balloons. Show Outline: Causes – The Four T's Tone (Atony) – Pitocin; Misoprostol (CI: allergy, SE: transient hyperthermia); Methergine (CI: HTN, SE: HTN); Hemabate (CI: asthma, SE: diarrhea); Tamponade (Bakri/Utah balloons) Trauma – Lacerations Tissue – Retained products of conception (placenta or membranes) Thrombin – Coagulopathy Other – Involution About the Speaker: Jennifer Doorey, MD, MS – Academic Ob/Gyn at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the founder of MedReady, Dr. Doorey seeks to advance clinical medical education by developing resources for medical students and clinical educators. Procedure Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at medical, PA, and NP students entering their clinical rotation in Ob/Gyn. The views expressed are the speaker's own and do not constitute medical advice.