“EVALUTION OF BLOOD LOSS FOLLOWING VAGINAL DELIVERY BY USING KELLY’S PAD”

Abstract

Introduction: Post partum haemorrhage is defined as blood loss >500ml after vaginal delivery 
and >1000ml after caesarean section or any amount of blood loss that causes changes in 
hemodynamic status of the patient or decrease in haematocrit >10%. Post Partum Haemorrhage 
is a leading preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective measurement of 
blood loss using Kelly’s pad has shown to anticipate and thus prevent subsequent 
complications.