Keywords
Obstetric nursing
Women’s health
Nursing care
Obstetrics
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Abstract
Objective: To describe the practices of nurses working in obstetric care related to the prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in a public maternity hospital. Method: A descriptive field study with a qualitative approach conducted with 12 nurses working in different care sectors of a public maternity hospital. Results: Three thematic categories were identified: i) nurses’ knowledge regarding the identification of PPH; ii) strategies for the prevention, intervention, and monitoring of PPH; and iii) challenges faced by professionals when managing this postpartum emergency. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that some nurses possess knowledge and practices consistent with care protocols. However, weaknesses were observed regarding the monitoring of blood loss and the performance of uterine massage.
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