True/False MCQ · Postpartum Haemorrhage and Third-Stage Complications
Regarding amniotic fluid embolism and coagulation in obstetric haemorrhage, which of the following statements are TRUE?
- ACoagulopathy reduces bleeding in PPH
- BDIC raises the platelet count
- CAmniotic fluid embolism causes polycythaemia
- DAmniotic fluid embolism can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation
- EPlacental abruption can trigger coagulopathy
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- A. False: Coagulopathy worsens bleeding in PPH.
- B. False: DIC consumes platelets, lowering the count.
- C. False: Amniotic fluid embolism causes DIC, not polycythaemia.
- D. True
- E. True
Coagulation in obstetric haemorrhage
- Amniotic fluid embolism and severe abruption can cause DIC (a thrombin cause of PPH).
Why A is false
Coagulopathy worsens, not reduces, bleeding.
Why B is false
DIC consumes platelets, lowering the count.
Why C is false
It causes DIC, not polycythaemia.
Why D is true
Amniotic fluid embolism can lead to DIC.
Why E is true
Abruption can trigger coagulopathy.
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