The role of nursing in patients with postpartum haemorrhage

The research focused on analysing the role of nursing professionals in dealing with postpartum haemorrhage, one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide and the second leading cause in Ecuador. This study, which was documentary and bibliographic in nature and used a quantitative approach, identified the importance of nursing staff in the prevention, detection and management of this obstetric emergency. It was highlighted that, among their duties, the care and educational roles were the most relevant. In the care area, staff performed interventions such as assessing vital signs, administering uterotonic drugs, transfusions and uterine massage. In their educational role, they provided guidance to patients and family members on warning signs and self-care measures. Likewise, a knowledge deficit was evident among some health personnel and patients, which affects the effective response to these emergencies. The use of the Nursing Care Process (NCP) was identified as a fundamental tool for planning, executing, and evaluating care in a structured and effective manner. The main cause of postpartum haemorrhage was uterine atony, which was responsible for 70% of cases. Finally, it was recommended that ongoing training for nursing staff be strengthened and that the Ministry of Health's Clinical Guidelines be followed to improve the quality of care and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.