Canberra Hospital Improves Peripartum Patient Blood Management

Canberra Hospital’s audit of 434 cases of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) showed 12% presented prior to delivery anaemic. Subsequently 59% of these women received a transfusion, representing 31% of all transfusions.

In an effort to improve detection of anaemia during pregnancy a comprehensive patient and provider education initiative that included algorithms for care was deployed.

As a result Canberra Hospital reports:
• Improved antenatal iron detection and treatment
• Increased IV iron use leading to reduced transfusions
• Lowered rates of anaemia at delivery
• Education materials were well received by patients

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