DIY PPH Tools: FOCUS, STUT, and/or U-CaVIT
From Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls by Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls
April 23, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
This episode discusses DIY tools for managing uterine hemorrhage, focusing on FOCUS, STUT, and U-CaVIT as alternatives to traditional devices.
Uterine hemorrhage remains a significant complication following abortion loss and in the postpartum period and contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality among pregnant patients. Although some FDA approved devices are on the market (Bakri balloon and Jada vacuum), they may be cost prohibited in some settings and/or some uterine cavities may be very small for either option, like after a mid-second trimester or early third trimester PPH. But every delivery unit has some form of suction tool and wall suction ability. This is where FOCUS*, STUT, and/or U-CaVIT come into play. And now there is new data on this from the AJOG (epub, April 2026). Listen in for details. (*Shout Out to Dr. Frank Jackson for his work on this as well). 1. Singata-Madliki et al. Suction Tube Uterine Tamponade Versus Uterine Balloon Tamponade for Treatment of Refractory Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Randomized Clinical Feasibility Trial. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: The Official Organ of FIGO. July 2025. (South Africa) 2. Hofmeyr GJ, Singata-Madliki M. Novel Suction Tube Uterine Tamponade for Treating Intractable Postpartum Haemorrhage: Description of Technique and Report of Three…
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Guest: Dr Frank Jackson
Topics covered
- uterine hemorrhage
- postpartum hemorrhage
- suction tools
- clinical techniques
Keywords
- FOCUS
- STUT
- U-CaVIT
- Bakri balloon
- Jada vacuum
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Bakri, Jada, FOCUS, STUT, U-CaVIT, Bakri balloon, Jada vacuum
Places: South Africa
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