A New Device to Prevent Postpartum Haemorrhage

Postpartum haemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening condition and a significant public health issue, with increasing incidence in the last decade (current rates > 30% of all pregnancies). Current management includes a series of uterotonic medications and the use of a Bakri balloon to stop the bleeding by extrinsically causing myometrial compression from inside the uterus. A new device appears promising in reducing the severity of PPH by providing control and treatment of abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding. This system establishes a vacuum within the uterus, causing the uterus to contract and leading to control of the bleeding. We plan to conduct a review of the literature and randomised trial comparing this new system with Bakri balloon and other treatment modalities with regards to outcomes, including impact on haemoglobin, haematocrit, and need for blood transfusion.