Retained Placenta Management

#medcampus #aiimspg #neetpg A retained placenta is commonly a cause of postpartum haemorrhage, both primary and secondary. Retained placenta is generally defined as a placenta that has not undergone placental expulsion within 30 minutes of the baby’s birth where the third stage of labour has been managed actively. Drugs, such as intravenous oxytocin, are often used in the management of placental retention. It is useful ensuring the bladder is empty. However, ergometrine should not be given as it causes t