Potential benefits and risks of TA for PPH prevention
| Benefits . | Risks . |
|---|---|
| Less postpartum blood loss | Minor side effects: nausea, vomiting, headache, and skin reactions |
| Fewer red cell units transfused | Arterial thromboembolism |
| Less use of additional uterotonics | Venous thromboembolism |
| Less need for postpartum parenteral iron infusions | Acute kidney injury including renal cortical necrosis and risk of end-stage renal disease |
| Shorter length of stay | Seizures |
| Benefits . | Risks . |
|---|---|
| Less postpartum blood loss | Minor side effects: nausea, vomiting, headache, and skin reactions |
| Fewer red cell units transfused | Arterial thromboembolism |
| Less use of additional uterotonics | Venous thromboembolism |
| Less need for postpartum parenteral iron infusions | Acute kidney injury including renal cortical necrosis and risk of end-stage renal disease |
| Shorter length of stay | Seizures |