Evaluation of Blood Loss After Cesarean Delivery Via US Compared to Standard Care
Ultrasound Use Compared With Standard Care for Diagnosis of Blood Loss After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, Israel
276 participants
May 8, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Postpartum hemorrhage and anemia are considered a major health concern due to their impact on maternal morbidity and mortality, quality of life, and maternal cognitive and emotional functioning after delivery, which are particularly important during the critical period of mother-child bonding. Hemoglobin levels in the first 24 hours after delivery do not reflect the lowest point (nadir). The postpartum nadir occurs 48-72 hours after delivery due to the initial redistribution of plasma volume. The aim of this study was to examine whether postpartum ultrasound examination precedes laboratory test results in the diagnosis of anemia due to blood loss after cesarean section.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Women who delivered by a cesarean section.
- Age over 18.
- Fluent in Hebrew or Arabic.
- Signed informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Lack of consent or inability to provide informed consent.
- Inability to perform a post-surgical ultrasound, such as post-surgery hospitalization in the intensive care unit.
- Women with preoperative coagulation disorders.
- Women whose clinical condition requires a post-cesarean ultrasound examination.
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Interventions
The purpose of the test is to diagnose and assess the amount of blood loss.
Routine management
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NCT06963047