PFD Week 2017-Logothetopulos: Control of Intraoperative Hemorrhage with Pelvic Pressure Pack

Logothetopulos: Control of Intraoperative Hemorrhage with Pelvic Pressure Pack

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Video Summary

The video discusses the use of pelvic pressure packs and the Logothetopolis tampon to control intraoperative hemorrhage in obstetrics and gynecology. It emphasizes that gynecologic surgeries and pathologies can result in significant bleeding, and various techniques are used to address it. The pack-and-go-back strategy is specifically discussed as a technique for controlling massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage. The video also mentions the indications for pelvic pressure packing, such as post-hysterectomy bleeding, pelvic sidewall bleeding, and retroperitoneal hematoma. The Logothetopolis tampon is described as a method of pelvic packing removed through the vagina. The technique is considered simple and effective, with advantages including ease of use and sustained tamponade. The video concludes by stating that intraoperative hemorrhage can be safely managed with pelvic packing techniques. No credits are mentioned.

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Javier Gonzalez, MD

Keywords

pelvic pressure packs

Logothetopolis tampon

intraoperative hemorrhage

obstetrics and gynecology

pack-and-go-back strategy