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Pharmacologic Management Of Postpartum Hemorrhage In An Urban Hospital, Jessica Summer Martin Bsn, Rn, Alison Brubaker Doyle Bsn, Rn, Lacey Camille Ballard Bsn, Rn, Stephanie Marie Maupin Bsn, Rn, Kate Fouquier Phd, Aprn, Cnm, Facnm

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This retrospective chart review examined female patients (N=25) who had a postpartum hemorrhage. Electronic medical records from Regional One Health were queried for ICD-10 072 related codes from January 1, 2021-October 31, 2023. Of those, a maximum of 25 charts were identified and the information was deidentified. All data was de-identified, coded, encrypted, housed, and locked securely. Selected records that met the above criteria were then queried for the following: Baseline demographics, gravida, para, amount of blood loss, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and timing of tranexamic acid (TXA) administration. Data was imported into MS Excel and statistical analysis was conducted …