The Postpartum Hemorrhage Kit is designed be used in conjunction with the PROMPT Flex Standard or Advanced Birthing Simulators, this add-on kit is the ideal simulated training solution for the management of postpartum bleeding and care, including performing a compression suture and ligating the uterine artery.
Containing our Post Partum Hemorrhage and Compression Suture modules, as well as a Pre-Incised delivery skin for ECSM, this kit is optimized for delivering the following skills to trainees:
- Management of postpartum bleeding:
- Fundal massage
- Bi-manual compression
- Hemostatic balloon insertion and management
- Estimating blood loss
- Compression suture (including B-Lynch, Hayman and Pereira)
The Postpartum Hemorrhage Kit is designed be used in conjunction with the PROMPT Flex Standard or Advanced Birthing Simulators, this add-on kit is the ideal simulated training solution for the management of postpartum bleeding and care, including performing a compression suture and ligating the uterine artery.
Containing our Post Partum Hemorrhage and Compression Suture modules, as well as a Pre-Incised delivery skin for ECSM, this kit is optimized for delivering the following skills to trainees:
- Management of postpartum bleeding:
- Fundal massage
- Bi-manual compression
- Hemostatic balloon insertion and management
- Estimating blood loss
- Compression suture (including B-Lynch, Hayman and Pereira)
- Dissection of broad ligament
- Ligation of uterine arteries
- Professional-to-patient communication skills
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The blood used with this product now contains a new preservative which is approved for use by EU cosmetic regulations which means that, once diluted, it is safe for extended skin contact.Â
We still recommend the use of gloves, as the pigments may stain skin and clothes.
Overview
- Blood loss of up to 2 liters can be simulated
- Air bulbs are used to simulate blood flow and control atonic state of uterus
- Multiple uses when conducting the compression suture
Skills Gained
- Management of postpartum bleeding:
- Fundal massage
- Bi-manual compression
- Hemostatic balloon insertion and management
- Estimating blood loss
- All common types of compression suture (including B-Lynch, Hayman and Pereira)
- Dissection of broad ligament
- Ligation of uterine arteries
- Professional-to-patient communication skills
Works with the following products:
References
AAFP Residency Guidelines, Maternity Care (p.9): Emergencies: recognize signs and symptoms of potentially life-threatening emergencies during the peripartum period .... with obstetric consultation, co-manage placental abruption/hemorrhage
National Association of State EMS Officials: National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines (page. 146, 2016): Childbirth: ...recognize complicated delivery situations; apply appropriate techniques when delivery complications exist; Shoulder Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Breech Birth, Postpartum Hemorrhage
RANZCOG Curriculum, 3rd Ed. (Nov. 2017) page 65 Procedural & Surgical Skills - Obstetrics; ....Management of PPH
RCOG Core Module 12: Postpartum Problems (the Puerperium) Clinical Competency: ....Primary, secondary and other postpartum haemorrhage