Comparison of the Effect of Cooling the Lower Abdomen and Oxytocin on Postpartum Blood Loss in Vaginal Delivery

IF 0.8 Q4 REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
Zeinab Zarabadipour, H. Pakniat, M. R. Niaraki, N. Azh
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Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) refers to the blood loss of more than 500 cc after completing the third stage of labor (1,2). Nonetheless, this estimation is generally only half of the actual blood loss based on the evidence (3). In addition, PPH is known as one of the major reasons for maternal mortality (4). In other words, 28% and 10% of maternal deaths in developing and developed countries are related to PPH, respectively (2,5,6). Further, PPH is characterized by a 10% drop in hematocrit levels and the need for postpartum blood transfusions (7). It could lead to hypovolemic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acute renal failure (8, 9). Treatments should address the causes of PPH. The possible causes of uterine postpartum bleeding are trauma, retained placenta, and uterine atony (10-12). Uterotonic drugs such as oxytocin, ergo derivatives, and misoprostol are used as the first line of treatments for PPH in Iran (7). Except for uterine massage, the other treatments of PPH have disadvantages on the mother (e.g., headache, vomiting, the elevation of blood pressure, and the like) or breastfeeding (1,13). Consequently, preventing PPH is highly important. Reducing hemorrhage is usually implemented by the routine active management of placenta delivery by drug using to contract the uterus such as oxytocin (11). Today, ice therapy is used as one of the new methods for the treatment of many diseases, even cancer by lessening pain, inflammation, and vasoconstriction (14). It can be one of the useful methods for preventing uterine atony and PPH (15). Based on the evidence, placing an icebag on the lower abdomen for cooling the uterus is one of the standard non-pharmacological prophylactic strategies to prevent PPH in low-risk women in Japan (15), and its argument is that cold compresses would contract the myometrium and decreases the amount of blood flow (16). In contrast, some studies have reported conflicting results about the effectiveness of icebag in preventing uterine atony in normal delivery (16,17). This study was designed to reduce maternal deaths as an important factor for children’s growth, specifically in poor countries (18) by using available methods such Abstract Objectives: Using uterotonic drugs to prevent postpartum hemorrhage is recommended in the health centers. However, the related studies are contradictory, thus the evaluation of non-invasive methods with minimal side-effects such as icepack would be useful. Traditionally, icepack has been applied, along with drugs in most deliveries in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in Iran although it has not evidenced yet. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the icepack on blood loss. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial. The sample size included 58 women including 29 intervention and 29 control groups. The intervention group benefited from an icepack placed on the lower abdomen 2 hours after placental delivery while the control group received 20 units of oxytocin. Subsequently, the amount of lost blood after placental delivery was measured via weighting the sheets and pads. The mean difference between the two groups was detected with 80% power at the two tails of a 5% significance level. Results: Based on the results, there was no significant difference between the groups in parity, neonatal weight, and hemoglobin levels before and after delivery in the second and third stage of delivery and breastfeeding. Moreover, excessive PPH was 12.1% (17.2% vs. 6.9%). Thus, no significant difference (P > 0.05) was observed between the groups in terms of blood loss (254 ± 68 mL vs. 245 ± 53 mL, respectively) although the only complication in the intervention group was an unpleasant cold feeling in the abdominal area. Conclusions: The application of the icepack in low-risk women is a non-pharmacological and affordable method that can be a good alternative to oxytocin in order to decrease blood loss after delivery.
冷却下腹部与催产素对阴道分娩产后出血量的影响比较
产后出血(Postpartum hemorrhage, PPH)是指完成第三产程后出血量大于500cc(1,2)。然而,根据证据,这一估计通常只是实际失血量的一半(3)。此外,PPH被认为是孕产妇死亡的主要原因之一(4)。换句话说,在发展中国家和发达国家,28%和10%的孕产妇死亡分别与PPH有关(2,5,6)。此外,PPH的特点是红细胞压比水平下降10%,需要产后输血(7)。它可能导致低血容量性休克、弥散性血管内凝血和急性肾功能衰竭(8,9)。治疗应解决PPH的原因。子宫产后出血的可能原因是外伤、胎盘残留和子宫张力(10-12)。在伊朗,子宫强直药物如催产素、麦角衍生物和米索前列醇被用作PPH的一线治疗方法(7)。除了子宫按摩外,PPH的其他治疗方法对母亲有不利之处(如头痛、呕吐、血压升高等)或母乳喂养(1,13)。因此,预防PPH非常重要。减少出血通常是通过使用缩宫药(如催产素)对胎盘分娩进行常规积极管理(11)。今天,冰疗法被用作治疗许多疾病的新方法之一,甚至通过减轻疼痛、炎症和血管收缩来治疗癌症(14)。它可以是预防子宫张力和PPH的有效方法之一(15)。根据证据,在日本低风险女性的下腹放置冰袋来冷却子宫是预防PPH的标准非药物预防策略之一(15),其理由是冷敷会收缩子宫肌层并减少血流量(16)。相反,一些研究报告了关于冰袋预防正常分娩子宫张力的有效性的相互矛盾的结果(16,17)。本研究的目的是减少产妇死亡作为儿童成长的重要因素,特别是在贫穷国家(18)通过使用现有的方法,如:摘要目的:在卫生中心推荐使用子宫强张药物预防产后出血。然而,相关研究存在矛盾,因此对冷敷等副作用小的非侵入性方法进行评估是有益的。传统上,在伊朗,大多数产后出血(PPH)分娩都使用冰袋和药物,尽管尚未得到证实。因此,本研究旨在评估冰袋对失血的影响。材料与方法:本研究为随机对照试验。样本量包括58名妇女,包括29个干预组和29个对照组。干预组在胎盘分娩后2小时在下腹放置冰袋,对照组则使用20单位的催产素。随后,通过称重床单和垫来测量胎盘分娩后的失血量。两组之间的平均差异在5%显著性水平的两个尾部以80%的功率检测。结果:两组间胎次、新生儿体重、分娩二、三期及母乳喂养前后血红蛋白水平差异无统计学意义。此外,PPH过高的比例为12.1%(17.2%对6.9%)。因此,在出血量方面,两组间无显著差异(P > 0.05)(分别为254±68 mL和245±53 mL),尽管干预组唯一的并发症是腹部不适的冷感。结论:在低危产妇中应用冰袋是一种非药物、经济实惠的方法,可替代催产素,减少产后出血量。
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期刊介绍: All kind of knowledge contributing to the development of science by its content, value, level and originality will be covered by IJWHR. Problems of public health and their solutions are at the head of the windows opening us to the world. The "International Journal of Women''s Health and Reproduction Sciences” is a modern forum for scientific communication, covering all aspects women health and reproduction sciences, in basic and clinical sciences, mainly including: -Medical Education in Women Health and Reproduction Sciences -Cardiology in Women Health-Related Reproductive Problems -Sports Medicine in Women Health and Reproduction Sciences -Psychiatry in Women Health-Related Reproductive Problems -Antioxidant Therapy in Reproduction Medicine Sciences -Nutrition in Women Health and Reproduction Sciences -Defense Androgen and Estrogen -Fertility and Infertility -Urogynecology -Endometriosis -Endocrinology -Breast Cancer -Menopause -Puberty -Eroticism -Pregnancy -Preterm Birth -Vaginal Diseases -Sex-Based Biology -Surgical Procedures -Nursing in Pregnancy -Obstetrics/Gynecology -Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -Hyperandrogenism in Females -Menstrual Syndrome and Complications -Oncology of Female Reproductive Organs -Traditional Medicine in Women Reproductive Health -Ultrasound in Women Health Reproduction sciences -Stem Cell Research In Women Reproduction Sciences -Complementary Medicine in Women Reproductive Health -Female Sexual Dysfunction: Pathophysiology & Treatment
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