Table 1 Maternal and obstetric characteristicsa
From: High-dose tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in postpartum haemorrhage
Group | TA | Control | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 72 | 72 | |
Mean age, yr (± SD) | 29 (4) | 28 (5) | 0.55 |
Mean weight, kg (± SD) | 67 (16) | 65 (12) | 0.54 |
Mean height, cm (± SD) | 164 (5) | 165 (6) | 0.18 |
Parity: primiparae, n (%) | 46 (64) | 50 (69) | 0.06 |
Mean gestational age, weeks (± SD) | 39.5 (2) | 39.5 (1.8) | 0.97 |
Twin pregnancies, n (%) | 4 (6) | 3 (4) | 0.6 |
Abnormal placental insertion, n (%) | 2 (3) | 3 (4) | 0.8 |
Oxytocin for labour induction, n (%) | 9 (12) | 12 (17) | 0.88 |
Mean labour duration, hours (± SD) | 6 (3) | 6 (3) | 0.82 |
Epidural analgesia, n (%) | 59 (82) | 61 (84) | 0.45 |
Instrumental delivery, n (%) | 7 (9) | 10 (14) | 0.85 |
Oxytocin at delivery, n (%) | 30 (42) | 31 (42) | 0.89 |
Mean newborn weight, g (± SD) | 3,475 (610) | 3,489 (526) | 0.89 |
Mean minutes between delivery and inclusion (± SD) | 56 (49) | 44 (41) | 0.39 |
Atony-related PPH, n (%) | 54 (75) | 50 (69) | 0.41 |