The Bakri tamponade balloon as an adjunct treatment for refractory postpartum hemorrhage. Issue 3 (25th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brown, Haywood; Okeyo, Stephen; Mabeya, Hillary; Wilkinson, Jeffrey; Schmitt, John
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics. Volume 135:Issue 3(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 276
• Page End: 280
• Publication Date: 2016-08-25
• Subjects: Bakri balloon -- Mortality -- Operative morbidity -- Refractory postpartum hemorrhage; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2016.06.021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7292

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the Bakri tamponade balloon as an adjunct treatment for refractory postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Methods: A prospective observational intervention study was conducted between January 1, 2013, and May 31, 2015, at Great Lakes Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya. Eligible participants were diagnosed with PPH (blood loss > 500 mL after vaginal or > 1000 mL after cesarean delivery, and/or hemodynamic changes suggestive of excessive blood loss) unresponsive to standard intervention and were treated using the Bakri balloon. Case report forms were completed for all participants. The primary endpoint was the frequency of surgery after use of the Bakri balloon. Results: Among 58 patients, postpartum bleeding was controlled without further surgical intervention in 55 (95%). Among the 55 women with uterine atony, the Bakri balloon successful controlled PPH in 52 (95%). Two of the three hysterectomies performed were for continued bleeding after placement of the Bakri tamponade balloon. Four maternal deaths occurred. Conclusion: The Bakri tamponade balloon proved an effective adjunct in the management of refractory PPH.