Every Minute Counts. Every Mother Matters.
Obstetric hemorrhage is the most common and dangerous complication of pregnancy — and the leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, accounting for 94% of maternal mortality globally. In North America alone, approximately 20 in every 100,000 women die annually from maternal hemorrhage.
The tragedy is staggering: between 73% and 93% of deaths secondary to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are preventable. Delays in recognition and treatment are fatal. When a patient is hemorrhaging in your OB unit or emergency department, the tools at your bedside determine whether she lives or dies. LifeFlow puts the power to act — fast — in your hands.
Obstetric emergencies don’t stop at hemorrhage. Maternal sepsis — the third leading cause of maternal mortality — demands equally rapid intervention. When septic shock drives hemodynamic collapse, immediate volume resuscitation is life-saving. LifeFlow delivers crystalloids and blood products quickly and reliably through whatever peripheral access is available, making it an essential tool for any OB or L&D unit facing time-critical maternal emergencies.
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The Tools in Your Unit Today May Not Be Enough
OB and L&D units face a unique challenge: when an OB emergency strikes, the equipment on hand is often insufficient to deliver the rapid volume resuscitation a patient needs. IV infusion pumps — commonly used in labor and delivery — have a maximum rate of just 999 ml/hr, far too slow to correct acute hypovolemic shock during active resuscitation. Pressure bags are faster in theory, but in practice require continuous re-inflation and perform poorly when large-bore IV access is unavailable.
Mechanical rapid infusers exist, but they’re typically stored in the trauma bay or OR — not at the bedside in your OB unit. They are complex to set up, expensive, and often fail to perform efficiently through smaller-gauge IV catheters. In the time it takes to locate, prime, and operate one of these devices, a patient’s condition can deteriorate beyond recovery.
Inpatient OB units with access to an evidence-based massive transfusion protocol and an easy-to-use rapid infuser at the bedside have demonstrated significantly improved OB hemorrhage outcomes. Early, adequate resuscitation saves lives — and minimizes the need for additional surgical interventions.
OB Readiness
OB hemorrhage is almost always an out-of-control emergency — everyone is scrambling when it happens. Your unit deserves a tool that’s simple, fast, and ready when seconds matter. LifeFlow can help.
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LifeFlow delivers a full unit of blood in under 2 minutes — up to 4× faster than a pressure bag — giving your team the critical time to reassess and intervene.
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LifeFlow is handheld and easy to use, designed for any OB unit, ED or rapid response team.
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LifeFlow works effectively through small-gauge peripheral IVs and central venous access — no large-bore IV required in a difficult-access patient.
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LifeFlow is inexpensive and maintenance-free compared to mechanical rapid infusers, keeping it affordable and ready at every OB bedside.
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LifeFlow is appropriate for use in OB units, labor and delivery, EDs, rapid response teams, and prehospital environments — wherever an obstetric emergency may strike.
White Paper: A Novel, Handheld Infuser for Rapid Blood Delivery in OB-Related Hemorrhage
Clinical Study: Novel Rapid Infusion Device for Severe OB Hemorrhage
Clinical Evidence: Proven Results in OB Hemorrhage
A retrospective review at WakeMed Health & Hospitals evaluated the use of LifeFlow for rapid fluid delivery and resuscitation in 28 patients with OB-related hemorrhage — including postpartum hemorrhage, ectopic pregnancy, and spontaneous abortion. The results showed immediate, statistically significant improvement across all key hemodynamic parameters following LifeFlow resuscitation.
Source: Wanda, Lisa et al. “A Novel Rapid Infusion Device for Patients Experiencing Severe Obstetric Hemorrhage.” Poster Presentation, Society for OB-GYN Hospitalists (SOGH). September 2022. WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, NC (n=28).
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★ Featured Case Study
Postpartum Hemorrhage • Cesarean Delivery • April 2026
Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Prolonged Induction & Cesarean Delivery: Uterus Preserved, Patient Discharged Home
A 32-year-old G1P0 underwent prolonged induction of labor for approximately two days before requiring cesarean delivery. Following delivery, she developed progressive hemodynamic instability due to escalating postpartum hemorrhage. Initial vital signs revealed BP in the 70s/30s and HR of 110, with pallor and nausea. Her vascular access was initially limited to a single 20-gauge peripheral IV.
Recognizing impending circulatory collapse, the bedside nurse immediately activated the Massive Transfusion Protocol and began rapid blood product delivery using LifeFlow PLUS. Working through the peripheral IV, the team delivered 6 units of PRBCs and 2 units of FFP alongside balanced resuscitation with cryoprecipitate and platelets.
Rapid restoration of circulating volume enabled the surgical team to proceed safely. The patient returned to the OR for definitive hemorrhage control — and her uterus was successfully preserved. She was discharged home within several days.
OB Hemorrhage Clinical Resources
Access our peer-reviewed research, clinical white papers, and educational resources on the use of LifeFlow in obstetric hemorrhage management.
Are You Ready for a Hemorrhagic Emergency?
LifeFlow is simple, proven, and affordable. Contact us to learn how to integrate LifeFlow into your OB unit’s emergency hemorrhage protocol — or request a demo for your team.