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Table 2 Comparison of Diagnostic variables for shock and hypoperfusion in women with PPH at time of NASG placement and removal

From: Experience in the use of non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) in the management of postpartum haemorrhage with hypovolemic shock in the Fundación Valle Del Lili, Cali, Colombia

Shock variable

Number of Women: 77

When NASG applied

When NASG removed

Shock index (%)

0.5–0.9

1–1.5

>1.5

0

62 (81%)

15 (19%)

75 (97%)

2 (3%)

0

Lactic acid valueb

3.1 ± 1.8 mmol/L

Minimum and maximum values (0.9–12) mmol/

1.3 ± 0.6 mmol/L Minimum and maximum values (0,7–4.1) mmol/L

Mean difference in lactic acid

1.8 (±1.8) mmol/L

Base deficita

−7.4 ± 3.6 mmol/L Minimum and maximum values (−1.7–22) mmol/L

−4.2 ± 1.9 mmol/L Minimum and maximum values (−0.5/–8.5) mmol/L

Haemoglobin 24 h after PPHb

9.5 ± 1.8 g/dL Minimum and maximum values (5.2–14.1) g/dL

APACHE (1st hour)b

8 (6–11) Minimum and maximum values (2–21)

  1. aMean (SD: Standard Deviation)
  2. bMedian (IQR: Interquartile Range)