May 7, 2026 · Obstetrics and gynecology · DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006295

Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade Duration for Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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The authors aimed to determine if a 6-hour duration of intrauterine balloon tamponade is noninferior to an 18-hour duration for controlling postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after vaginal delivery, as measured by total quantitative blood loss. The study found that the median blood loss at 18 hours post-placement was similar between the two groups, indicating that the 6-hour duration is effective and may be a reasonable alternative to the longer duration.

Nicole Larrea, Katlynn Adkins, Joshua Durfee, Kent Heyborne, Claire Schultz

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