Ocorrência de Histerectomia e óbito materno por hemorragia pós-parto, segundo dados do Departamento de Informática do SUS(DATASUS)

Abstract

Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage is the second leading cause of maternal death in Brazil. Most deaths occur during the first 24 hours after delivery and the main causes are observed in the mnemonic 4Ts (tone, trauma, tissue, thrombin). Epidemiological characteristics show that increasing age and parity; Sociodemographic conditions and obstetric characteristics may be associated with its occurrence. Objective: To investigate the occurrence of hysterectomy and maternal death due to postpartum hemorrhage in Brazil, from 2018 to 2022. Methods: This was a quantitative analytical cross-sectional study using epidemiological data based on public information from the Department of Informatics of SUS (DATASUS) in 2023. Results: The study showed stability in general in cases of postpartum hemorrhage, hysterectomy and maternal deaths, and in parallel, there was a reduction in the number of births in all regions. Conclusion: It is necessary to carry out more effective measures to promote the reduction of postpartum hemorrhage and its outcomes. Descriptors: Hysterectomy; Postpartum hemorrhage; Maternal death; Nursing; Women's health.