Research Article

The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study

Volume: 23 Number: 1 March 31, 2026
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The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study

Abstract

Aim: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significant cause of maternal mortality and morbidity during the postpartum period that can be prevented by early detection. This study aims to determine whether pulse oximetry and shock index can be used as noninvasive indicators for detecting postpartum hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock. Methods: This observational study analyzed the medical records of 155 women who underwent cesarean delivery (C/S) at a single center between October 2022 and December 2022. the study protocol was approved by the ethics committee of our institution. Results: Our results indicate strong correlations between pulse rate and shock index at the first 30 minutes and one hour after surgery (r=0.743 and r=0.743, respectively; p≤0.05). There is a weakly negative correlation between preoperative hemoglobin levels and shock index (r=-0.172; p≤0.05), and a moderately negative correlation between postoperative hemoglobin level (r=-0.427; p≤0.05), hemoglobin variation (r=-0.445; p≤0.05), and shock index. Conclusion: Postpartum hemorrhages can significantly be predicted by the shock index. It can also help obstetrics and midwives in the decision-making process regarding blood transfusions and surgical interventions based on the patient's response to treatment. It is a simple and reliable parameter that can assist healthcare providers in predicting postpartum hemorrhage. Despite its simplicity, it is often overlooked and should be emphasized in educational and practical programs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 31, 2026

Submission Date

April 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 23 Number: 1

APA
İlçioğlu, K., Hadavibavili, P., Cevrioğlu, A., & Özden, S. (2026). The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 23(1), 61-69. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1676454
AMA
1.İlçioğlu K, Hadavibavili P, Cevrioğlu A, Özden S. The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026;23(1):61-69. doi:10.38136/jgon.1676454
Chicago
İlçioğlu, Kevser, Parisa Hadavibavili, Arif Cevrioğlu, and Selçuk Özden. 2026. “The Effectiveness of Shock Index in Detecting Hemorrhages Following Cesarean Delivery in Early Stages: A Descriptive Study”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 (1): 61-69. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1676454.
EndNote
İlçioğlu K, Hadavibavili P, Cevrioğlu A, Özden S (March 1, 2026) The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 1 61–69.
IEEE
[1]K. İlçioğlu, P. Hadavibavili, A. Cevrioğlu, and S. Özden, “The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study”, Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 61–69, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1676454.
ISNAD
İlçioğlu, Kevser - Hadavibavili, Parisa - Cevrioğlu, Arif - Özden, Selçuk. “The Effectiveness of Shock Index in Detecting Hemorrhages Following Cesarean Delivery in Early Stages: A Descriptive Study”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23/1 (March 1, 2026): 61-69. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1676454.
JAMA
1.İlçioğlu K, Hadavibavili P, Cevrioğlu A, Özden S. The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026;23:61–69.
MLA
İlçioğlu, Kevser, et al. “The Effectiveness of Shock Index in Detecting Hemorrhages Following Cesarean Delivery in Early Stages: A Descriptive Study”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 61-69, doi:10.38136/jgon.1676454.
Vancouver
1.Kevser İlçioğlu, Parisa Hadavibavili, Arif Cevrioğlu, Selçuk Özden. The effectiveness of shock index in detecting hemorrhages following cesarean delivery in early stages: A descriptive study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2026 Mar. 1;23(1):61-9. doi:10.38136/jgon.1676454