We’re working on a document that describes the minimum and ideal characteristics of tools or devices to accurately measure blood loss during caesarean delivery (also known as caesarean section or c-section). This type of document is called a target product profile or TPP.
This TPP will help people design and develop effective and affordable products that accurately measure blood loss during a caesarean delivery. It aims to help improve maternal health outcomes globally.
We would like feedback from experts and industry on this document. Read the draft TPP (DOCX 98KB), and share your thoughts in this survey.
The document is being developed in collaboration with Concept Foundation. It’s one of a few TPPs we’re working on through a project called Accelerating Innovation for Mothers (AIM) 2.0.
Accurately measuring blood loss during caesarean deliveries
Postpartum haemorrhage is when a woman bleeds excessively after giving birth. The risk of haemorrhage is higher for caesarean deliveries compared to vaginal deliveries. Over 20% of maternal deaths are because of postpartum haemorrhage (Source: World Health Organization). This makes it the biggest reason for maternal deaths globally.
It can be easier to manage and treat postpartum haemorrhage when we spot it early. To do this, the World Health Organization recommends objective and accurate measurement of blood loss for all women giving birth.
Although there are tools to measure blood loss during and after birth, some are not accurate, easy to use or affordable. Our TPP document describes the minimum and ideal characteristics of an effective tool to quickly and accurately measure intraoperative blood loss during a caesarean delivery.
This will especially help pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries, where rates of maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage are highest.
Your views on intraoperative caesarean delivery blood loss measurement tools
We’re looking for feedback from different experts to improve this TPP. We want to define the characteristics of an intraoperative caesarean delivery blood loss measurement tool that best meets global health needs.
We need your input. This survey will ask you to rate your agreement on the variables in the new TPP. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Your responses will be confidential. We do not collect identifying information such as your name, email address or IP address. You can withdraw from the survey at any time by closing your browser before completing all the questions.
More information
For more information, please contact kate.mills@burnet.edu.au.
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