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2. Safety of a condom uterine balloon tamponade (ESM-UBT) device for uncontrolled primary postpartum hemorrhage among facilities in Kenya and Sierra Leone
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Ramanathan, Aparna, Eckardt, Melody J., Nelson, Brett D., Guha, Moytrayee, Oguttu, Monica, Altawil, Zaid, and Burke, Thomas
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- 2018
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3. Postpartum infection, pain and experiences with care among women treated for postpartum hemorrhage in three African countries: A cohort study of women managed with and without condom-catheter uterine balloon tamponade.
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Anger, Holly A., Durocher, Jill, Dabash, Rasha, Hassanein, Nevine, Ononge, Sam, Burkhardt, Gillian, Frye, Laura J., Diop, Ayisha, Beye Diop, Seynabou Bop Moctar, Darwish, Emad, Ramadan, Mohamed Cherine, Kayaga, Juliana, Charles, Dyanna, Gaye, Alioune, Eckardt, Melody, and Winikoff, Beverly
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POSTPARTUM hemorrhage ,PUERPERIUM ,COHORT analysis ,PAIN ,MIDDLE-income countries ,MATERNAL mortality ,MEDICAL supplies - Abstract
Objective: We aimed to determine the risk of postpartum infection and increased pain associated with use of condom-catheter uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) among women diagnosed with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in three low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We also sought women's opinions on their overall experience of PPH care. Methods: This prospective cohort study compared women diagnosed with PPH who received and did not receive UBT (UBT group and no-UBT group, respectively) at 18 secondary level hospitals in Uganda, Egypt, and Senegal that participated in a stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial assessing UBT introduction. Key outcomes were reported pain (on a scale 0–10) in the immediate postpartum period and receipt of antibiotics within four weeks postpartum (a proxy for postpartum infection). Outcomes related to satisfaction with care and aspects women liked most and least about PPH care were also reported. Results: Among women diagnosed with PPH, 58 were in the UBT group and 2188 in the no-UBT group. Self-reported, post-discharge antibiotic use within four weeks postpartum was similar in the UBT (3/58, 5.6%) and no-UBT groups (100/2188, 4.6%, risk ratio = 1.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45–3.35). A high postpartum pain score of 8–10 was more common among women in the UBT group (17/46, 37.0%) than in the no-UBT group (360/1805, 19.9%, relative risk ratio = 3.64, 95% CI:1.30–10.16). Most women were satisfied with their care (1935/2325, 83.2%). When asked what they liked least about care, the most common responses were that medications (580/1511, 38.4%) and medical supplies (503/1511, 33.3%) were unavailable. Conclusion: UBT did not increase the risk of postpartum infection among this population. Women who receive UBT may experience higher degrees of pain compared to women who do not receive UBT. Women's satisfaction with their care and stockouts of medications and other supplies deserve greater attention when introducing new technologies like UBT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. A qualitative assessment of the impact of a uterine balloon tamponade package on decisions regarding the role of emergency hysterectomy in women with uncontrolled postpartum haemorrhage in Kenya and Senegal
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Pendleton, Anna Alaska, Natarajan, Abirami, Ahn, Roy, Nelson, Brett D, Eckardt, Melody J, and Burke, Thomas F
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ,maternal mortality ,Research ,Clinical Decision-Making ,Postpartum Hemorrhage ,uterine balloon tamponade ,Hysterectomy ,Kenya ,Senegal ,Obstetrics ,emergency hysterectomy ,Obstetrics and Gynaecology ,Humans ,Female ,Emergency Treatment - Abstract
Objectives To assess the impact of a every second matters for mothers and babies uterine balloon tamponade package (ESM-UBT) on provider decisions regarding emergency hysterectomy in cases of uncontrolled postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Design Qualitative assessment and analysis of a subgroup extracted from a larger database that contains all UBT device uses among ESM-UBT trained health providers. Setting Health facilities in Kenya and Senegal with ESM-UBT training and capable of performing emergency hysterectomies. Participants All medical doctors who had placed a UBT for uncontrolled PPH subsequent to implementation of ESM-UBT at their facility, and who also had the capabilities of performing emergency hysterectomies. Primary outcome measures The impact of ESM-UBT on decisions regarding emergency hysterectomy in cases of uncontrolled PPH. Results 30 of the 31 medical doctors (97%) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were independently interviewed. Collectively the interviewed medical doctors had placed over 80 UBT devices for uncontrolled PPH since ESM-UBT implementation. All 30 responded that UBT devices immediately controlled haemorrhage and prevented women from being taken to emergency hysterectomy. All 30 would continue to use UBT devices in future cases of uncontrolled PPH. Conclusions These preliminary data suggest that following ESM-UBT implementation, emergency hysterectomy for uncontrolled PPH may be averted by use of uterine balloon tamponade.
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- 2016
5. Use of prophylactic uterotonics during the third stage of labor: a survey of provider practices in community health facilities in Sierra Leone.
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Natarajan, Abirami, Ahn, Roy, Nelson, Brett D., Eckardt, Melody, Kamara, Jennifer, Kargbo, S. A. S., Kanu, Pity, Burke, Thomas F., and Kargbo, Sas
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MATERNAL mortality ,LABOR (Obstetrics) ,DELIVERY (Obstetrics) ,OXYTOCIN ,HEMORRHAGE ,MORTALITY risk factors ,THIRD stage of labor (Obstetrics) ,HEMORRHAGE prevention ,PUERPERAL disorders ,OXYTOCICS ,COMMUNITY health services ,MEDICAL personnel ,MIDWIFERY ,QUALITATIVE research ,CROSS-sectional method ,PREVENTION ,THERAPEUTICS ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Background: Postpartum hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Administration of uterotonics during the third stage of labor is a simple and well established intervention that can significantly decrease the development of postpartum hemorrhage. Little is known about the use of prophylactic uterotonics in peripheral health centers, where the majority of normal deliveries occur. The purpose of this study is to assess health provider current practices and determinants to the use of prophylactic uterotonics in Sierra Leone, a country with one of the highest maternal mortality ratios worldwide.Methods: This is a mixed methods study using descriptive cross-sectional survey and qualitative interviews in community health facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone following a comprehensive training on postpartum hemorrhage. Facilities and providers were surveyed between May and June 2014. Qualitative methods were used to identify barriers and facilitators to the use of prophylactic uterotonics.Results: A total of 134 providers were surveyed at 39 periphreal health facilities. Thirteen facilities (39 %) reported an inconsistent supply of oxytocin. The majority of facilities (64 %) stored oxytocin at room temperature. Provider level, in-service training, and leadership role were significantly associated with prophylactic uterotonic use. Overall, 62 % of providers reported routine use. Midwives were most likely to routinely administer uterotonics (93 %), followed by community health officers/assistants (78 %), maternal and child health aides (56 %), and state-enrolled community health nurses (52 %). Of the providers who received in-service training, 67 % reported routine use; of those with no in-service training, 42 % reported routine use. Qualitative analysis revealed that facility protocols, widespread availability, and provider perception of utility facilitated routine use. Common barriers reported included inconsistent supply of uterotonics, lack of knowledge regarding timely administration, and provider attitude regarding utility of uterotonics following normal deliveries.Conclusion: There is considerable room for improvement in availability and administration of prophylactic uterotonics. Understanding barriers to routine use may aid in developing multifaceted pre-service and in-service training interventions designed to improve routine intrapartum care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2016
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6. Provider experiences with improvised uterine balloon tamponade for the management of uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage in Kenya
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Natarajan, Abirami, Alaska Pendleton, Anna, Nelson, Brett D., Ahn, Roy, Oguttu, Monica, Dulo, Lidu, Eckardt, Melody J., and Burke, Thomas F.
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Kenya ,Maternal health ,Maternal hemorrhage ,Maternal mortality ,Postpartum hemorrhage ,Uterine balloon tamponade - Abstract
Objective: To understand healthcare providers’ experiences with improvised uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) for the management of uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Methods: In a qualitative descriptive study, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2014 and June 2015 among Kenyan healthcare providers who had previous experience with improvising a UBT device. Interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, and transcribed. Results: Overall, 29 healthcare providers (14 nurse-midwifes, 7 medical officers, 7 obstetricians, and 1 clinical officer) were interviewed. Providers perceived improvised UBT as valuable for managing uncontrolled PPH. Reported benefits included effectiveness in arresting hemorrhage and averting hysterectomy, and ease of use by providers of all levels of training. Providers used various materials to construct an improvised UBT. Challenges to improvising UBT—e.g. searching for materials during an emergency, procuring male condoms, and inserting fluid via a small syringe—were reported to lead to delays in care. Providers described their introduction to improvised UBT through both formal and informal sources. There was universal enthusiasm for widespread standardized training. Conclusion: Improvised UBT seems to be a valuable second-line treatment for uncontrolled PPH that can be used by providers of all levels. UBT might be optimized by integrating a standard package across the health system.
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- 2016
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7. Uterine balloon tamponade for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Suarez, Sebastian, Conde-Agudelo, Agustin, Borovac-Pinheiro, Anderson, Suarez-Rebling, Daniela, Eckardt, Melody, Theron, Gerhard, and Burke, Thomas F.
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META-analysis ,PLACENTA praevia ,UTERINE hemorrhage ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,CESAREAN section ,HEMORRHAGE ,POSTPARTUM hemorrhage ,PLACENTA diseases ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,SURGICAL hemostasis ,THERAPEUTIC embolization ,PLACENTA accreta ,MATERNAL mortality ,LABOR complications (Obstetrics) ,LABOR (Obstetrics) ,UTERINE contraction ,UTERINE artery - Abstract
Objective: To assess the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of uterine balloon tamponade for treating postpartum hemorrhage.Study Design: We searched electronic databases (from their inception to August 2019) and bibliographies. We included randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized studies, and case series that reported on the efficacy, effectiveness, and/or safety of uterine balloon tamponade in women with postpartum hemorrhage. The primary outcome was the success rate of uterine balloon tamponade for treating postpartum hemorrhage (number of uterine balloon tamponade success cases/total number of women treated with uterine balloon tamponade). For meta-analyses, we calculated pooled success rate for all studies, and relative risk with 95% confidence intervals for studies that included a comparative arm.Results: Ninety-one studies, including 4729 women, met inclusion criteria (6 randomized trials, 1 cluster randomized trial, 15 nonrandomized studies, and 69 case series). The overall pooled uterine balloon tamponade success rate was 85.9% (95% confidence interval, 83.9-87.9%). The highest success rates corresponded to uterine atony (87.1%) and placenta previa (86.8%), and the lowest to placenta accreta spectrum (66.7%) and retained products of conception (76.8%). The uterine balloon tamponade success rate was lower in cesarean deliveries (81.7%) than in vaginal deliveries (87.0%). A meta-analysis of 2 randomized trials that compared uterine balloon tamponade vs no uterine balloon tamponade in postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony after vaginal delivery showed no significant differences between the study groups in the risk of surgical interventions or maternal death (relative risk, 0.59; 95% confidence interval, 0.02-16.69). A meta-analysis of 2 nonrandomized before-and-after studies showed that introduction of uterine balloon tamponade in protocols for managing severe postpartum hemorrhage significantly decreased the use of arterial embolization (relative risk, 0.29; 95% confidence interval, 0.14-0.63). A nonrandomized cluster study reported that use of invasive procedures was significantly lower in the perinatal network that routinely used uterine balloon tamponade than that which did not use uterine balloon tamponade (3.0/1000 vs 5.1/1000; P < .01). A cluster randomized trial reported that the frequency of postpartum hemorrhage-related invasive procedures and/or maternal death was significantly higher after uterine balloon tamponade introduction than before uterine balloon tamponade introduction (11.6/10,000 vs 6.7/10,000; P = .04). Overall, the frequency of complications attributed to uterine balloon tamponade use was low (≤6.5%).Conclusion: Uterine balloon tamponade has a high success rate for treating severe postpartum hemorrhage and appears to be safe. The evidence on uterine balloon tamponade efficacy and effectiveness from randomized and nonrandomized studies is conflicting, with experimental studies suggesting no beneficial effect, in contrast with observational studies. Further research is needed to determine the most effective programmatic and healthcare delivery strategies on uterine balloon tamponade introduction and use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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8. Time for global scale-up, not randomized trials, of uterine balloon tamponade for postpartum hemorrhage.
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Burke, Thomas F., Thapa, Kusum, Shivkumar, Poonam, Tarimo, Vincent, Oguttu, Monica, Garg, Lorraine, Pande, Saroja, Fidvi, Juzar, Bangal, Vidyadhar, Ochoa, José, Amatya, Archana, Eckardt, Melody, Horo, Apollinaire, Rogo, Khama, Kedar, Kshama, Manasyan, Albert, Khalatkar, Pragati, Ku, Susana, Seim, Anders, and Suarez, Sebastian
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PUERPERAL disorders , *MATERNAL mortality , *HEALTH equity , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *OBSTETRICAL research - Published
- 2018
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9. Evaluation of a ketamine-based anesthesia package for use in emergency cesarean delivery or emergency laparotomy when no anesthetist is available.
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Burke, Thomas F., Nelson, Brett D., Kandler, Taylor, Altawil, Zaid, Rogo, Khama, Imbamba, Javan, Odenyo, Stella, Pinder, Leeya, Lozo, Svjetlana, Guha, Moytrayee, and Eckardt, Melody J.
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KETAMINE , *SURGICAL emergencies , *ABDOMINAL surgery , *ANESTHESIA , *CESAREAN section , *LONGITUDINAL method - Abstract
Objective: To assess the safety of a ketamine-based rescue anesthesia package to support emergency cesarean delivery and emergency laparotomy when no anesthetist was available.Methods: A prospective case-series study was conducted at seven sub-county hospitals in western Kenya between December 10, 2013, and January 20, 2016. Non-anesthetist clinicians underwent 5days of training in the Every Second Matters-Ketamine (ESM-Ketamine) program. A database captured preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative details of all surgeries in which ESM-Ketamine was used. The primary outcome measure was the ability of ESM-Ketamine to safely support emergency operative procedures.Results: Non-anesthetist providers trained on ESM-Ketamine supported 83 emergency cesarean deliveries and 26 emergency laparotomies. Ketamine was administered by 10 nurse-midwives and six clinical officers. Brief oxygen desaturations (<92% for <30s) were recorded among 5 (4.6%) of the 109 patients. Hallucinations occurred among 9 (8.3%) patients. No serious adverse events related to the use of ESM-Ketamine were recorded.Conclusion: The ESM-Ketamine package can be safely used by trained non-anesthetist providers to support emergency cesarean delivery and emergency laparotomy when no anesthetist is available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2016
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10. Provider experience of uterine balloon tamponade for the management of postpartum hemorrhage in Sierra Leone.
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Natarajan, Abirami, Kamara, Jennifer, Ahn, Roy, Nelson, Brett D., Eckardt, Melody J., Williams, Anne Marie, Kargbo, Samuel A., and Burke, Thomas F.
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UTERINE diseases , *HEMORRHAGE complications , *MATERNAL mortality , *PREGNANCY complications , *UTERINE hemorrhage , *HEMORRHAGE treatment , *MEDICAL education , *PUERPERAL disorders , *COMPARATIVE studies , *SURGICAL hemostasis , *INTERVIEWING , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *MEDICAL protocols , *RESEARCH , *DISEASE management , *QUALITATIVE research , *EVALUATION research , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Objective: To understand healthcare providers' experience of incorporating uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) into the national postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) clinical pathway after UBT training.Methods: In a qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with healthcare providers from 50 centers in Freetown, Sierra Leone, between May and June 2014. All eligible healthcare providers (undergone UBT training, actively conducted deliveries, and treated cases of PPH since UBT training) on duty at the time of center visit were interviewed.Results: Sixty-one providers at 47 facilities were interviewed. Bleeding was controlled in 28 (93%) of 30 cases of UBT device placement. Participants reported that UBT devices were easy to insert with only minor challenges, and enabled providers to manage most cases of uncontrolled PPH at their own facility and to refer others in a stable condition. Reported barriers to optimal UBT use included insufficient training and practical experience, and a scarcity of preassembled UBT devices. Facilitators of UBT use included widespread acceptance of UBT, comprehensive and enthusiastic training, and ready availability of UBT devices.Conclusion: UBT-used either as a primary endpoint or en route to obtaining advanced care-has been well accepted and integrated into the national PPH pathway by providers in health facilities in Freetown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2016
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11. Provider experiences with uterine balloon tamponade for uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage in health facilities in Kenya.
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Natarajan, Abirami, Chavez, Jean, Ahn, Roy, Nelson, Brett D., Eckardt, Melody, Dulo, Liddy, Achieng, Emmaculate, Oguttu, Monica, Tester, Kristina, and Burke, Thomas F.
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PUERPERAL disorders , *HEMORRHAGE treatment , *CARDIAC tamponade , *MEDICAL balloons , *HEALTH facilities , *MATERNAL mortality , *FEASIBILITY studies , *MEDICAL education , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *DELIVERY (Obstetrics) , *MEDICAL personnel , *SURGICAL hemostasis , *QUALITATIVE research , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *EQUIPMENT & supplies , *THERAPEUTICS , *PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Objective: To understand provider perceptions and experiences following training in the use of a condom-catheter uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) as second-line treatment for uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in health facilities in Kenya.Methods: As part of a qualitative study, interviews of facility-based providers who had managed PPH following comprehensive PPH training were conducted between February and April 2014. Facilities were purposively sampled to represent a range of experience with UBT, facility size, and geography. Interviews continued until thematic saturation was achieved. Interview transcripts were analyzed for themes.Results: Overall, 68 providers from 29 facilities were interviewed, of whom 31 reported experience with UBT placement (25 midwives, 2 clinical officers, 4 medical officers). Qualitative analysis revealed several major themes. Providers used UBT appropriately within the PPH algorithm, although the timing and clinical severity of patients varied. UBT was most commonly used when bleeding was unresponsive to uterotonics, hysterectomy was unavailable, and referral times long. Providers reported that bleeding was arrested following UBT use in all except one patient, who had a suspected coagulopathy. Most providers described UBT as technically easy to use, although three described initial balloon displacement.Conclusion: UBT has been readily accepted by providers at all levels of training and is being incorporated into the existing PPH management algorithm in Kenya. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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12. Emergency hysterectomy for uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage may be averted through uterine balloon tamponade in Kenya and Senegal.
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Pendleton, Anna Alaska, Natarajan, Abirami, Ahn, Roy, Nelson, Brett D., Eckardt, Melody J., and Burke, Thomas F.
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EMERGENCY contraceptives , *HYSTERECTOMY , *POSTPARTUM contraception , *UTERINE surgery , *MATERNAL mortality , *WOMEN , *HEMORRHAGE treatment , *PUERPERAL disorders , *COMPARATIVE studies , *SURGICAL hemostasis , *INTERVIEWING , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL cooperation , *MEDICAL emergencies , *RESEARCH , *EVALUATION research , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *THERAPEUTICS - Published
- 2016
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