Obstetric hemorrhage and shock management: using the low technology Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment in Nigerian and Egyptian tertiary care facilities

• Main Authors: al Hussaini Tarek (Author), Butrick Elizabeth (Author), Nsima David (Author), Galadanci Hadiza (Author), Morhason-Bello Imran O (Author), Mourad-Youssif Mohammed (Author), Camlin Carol (Author), Ojengbede Oladosu A (Author), Fathalla Mohamed MF (Author), Miller Suellen (Author), Turan Janet (Author), Meyer Carinne (Author), Martin Hilarie (Author), Mohammed Aminu I (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. The Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a low-technology, first-aid compression device which, when added to standard hypovolemic shock protocols, may im...