In prior centuries, although pregnancy was viewed as a joy, it was also seen as a threat to a
woman's life. Obstetric hemorrhage, currently defined as blood loss greater than 1000 mL …

Background Anemia is a serious global health problem that affects individuals of all ages but
particularly women of reproductive age. Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common …

BACKGROUND: Blood conservation strategies and transfusion guidelines remain a heavily
debated clinical topic. Previous investigational trials have shown that acute isovolemic …

BACKGROUND The treatment of patients with acute leukemia, who due to their religious
beliefs refuse to accept blood transfusion, is a great challenge for hematologists. CASE …

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is common in children. Treatment usually consists of oral iron
therapy and, if severe, inpatient hospitalisation with blood transfusion. Providers may also …

Background Abnormal uterine bleeding, formerly known as menometrorrhagia, is estimated
to occur in up to one-third of women, commonly at menarche or perimenopause. Among …

EditordAnaemia is associated with a reduced blood oxygen carrying capacity; it is defined
by the WHO as a haemoglobin (Hb) concentration of< 12 and< 13 g dl À1 for women and …

to supercharge the plasma with dissolved O2. The largest O2 diffusion difference occurs
between the arterioles and tissues. 6 Capillary O2 partial pressure is at equilibrium with …

A 48-year-old female presented to the emergency department in severe haemorrhagic
shock with associated altered mental status. She had suffered severe vaginal blood loss for …

Anaemia can present with symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, weakness, malaise,
tachycardia and skin pallor. If left untreated, this can progress to life-threatening …