Hemorrhage Management using a Foley Catheter for Uterine Suction.

Abstract

Uterine atony is a common cause of hemorrhage postpartum as well as after a miscarriage, but there are limitations on current approved devices for management. A Foley catheter is inserted into the uterine cavity and attached to suction for vacuum induced hemorrhage control. The technique has been used across trimesters and in the case of mullerian anomaly. Bleeding typically resolves within five minutes of Foley catheter for uterine suction application. Using a readily available Foley catheter for uterine suction offers a practical approach to manage hemorrhage, both in resource-limited settings, or in cases where no alternative device is available.