The role of early blood purification for miliary tuberculosis presenting as acute respiratory distress syndrome in pregnancy: A case report.

Rationale: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in miliary tuberculosis (TB) remains rare, especially in pregnant women. The role of blood purification is potential in managing ARDS due to miliary TB.

Patient Concerns: A 36-year-old woman presenting with difficulty breathing 6 hours before admission.

Control of Postpartum Hemorrhage Using Vacuum-Induced Uterine Tamponade.

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Vacuum-induced uterine tamponade is a possible alternative approach to balloon tamponade systems for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage resulting from atony.

Method: In a prospective proof-of-concept investigation of 10 women with vaginal deliveries in a hospital setting who failed first-line therapies for postpartum hemorrhage, tamponade was used.