Bibliographic information
GuidelineConsolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Year of Publication2025
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) is recommended as a temporizing measure until appropriate care is available for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Context specific recommendation
Only in specific contexts
Notes and Remarks
- The GDG noted that the application of this intervention requires training and that maternal discomfort and complications associated with this procedure have been reported.
- Based on the evidence available, the GDG recommended NASG as a temporizing measure until appropriate care is available. Temporizing may be required while awaiting transfer to a higher level of care, during the transfer and even while awaiting for blood transfusion or surgery within the facilities.
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Originally Developed
Guideline
WHO recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Year2012
InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Guideline
WHO recommendations on maternal health: guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee, second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025
Year2023
InstitutionWHO