Active management of the third stage of labor: A brief overview of key issues

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2018, Vol 15, Issue 3

Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening, albeit preventable, condition that persists as a leading cause of maternal death. It occurs mostly during the third stage of labor, and active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) can prevent its occurrence. AMTSL is a recommended series of steps, including the provision of uterotonic drugs immediately upon fetal delivery, controlled cord traction, and massage of the uterine fundus, as developed by the World Health Organization. Here, we present current opinion and protocols for AMTSL.

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Kemal Güngördük, Yusuf Olgaç, Varol Gülseren, Mustafa Kocaer

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  • EP ID EP379383
  • DOI 10.4274/tjod.39049
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Kemal Güngördük, Yusuf Olgaç, Varol Gülseren, Mustafa Kocaer (2018). Active management of the third stage of labor: A brief overview of key issues. Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 15(3), 188-192. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-379383