Effectiveness of the Nonpneumatic Antishock Garment in Egypt
Author Information
Author(s): Fathalla Mohamed M. F., Youssif Mohammed Mourad, Meyer Carinne, Camlin Carol, Turan Janet, Morris Jessica, Butrick Elizabeth, Miller Suellen
Primary Institution: Assiut University Women's Health Center
Hypothesis
Does the nonpneumatic antishock garment (NASG) decrease severe adverse outcomes from nonatonic obstetric haemorrhage?
Conclusion
Using the NASG improved maternal outcomes despite the worse condition on study entry.
Supporting Evidence
- Women who used the NASG had more estimated blood loss on admission.
- Mean measured blood loss was significantly lower in the NASG phase.
- Extreme adverse outcomes decreased with use of the garment.
Takeaway
The NASG is a special garment that helps women who are bleeding a lot during childbirth feel better and stay safe until they can get more help.
Methodology
Women with nonatonic aetiologies, blood loss > 1000 mL, and signs of shock were treated with standard care or standard care plus NASG, and outcomes were measured.
Potential Biases
Subjective selection of eligible cases by physicians may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study design was nonrandomized, which may introduce selection bias, and the sample size was too small to draw definitive conclusions.
Participant Demographics
Women with nonatonic haemorrhage aetiologies, average age around 29 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < 0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.24–1.76
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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