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Table 2 Key UBT model inputs, definitions, and assumptions for the year 2018

From: A low-cost uterine balloon tamponade for management of postpartum hemorrhage: modeling the potential impact on maternal mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa

Input

Definition

Assumptions

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Clinic

Hospital

Penetration

Availability of the UBT in a given setting

0%

60%

80%

Utilization

Rate of appropriate use of the UBT given it is available

0%

85%

85%

Efficacy (<1000 mL)

Ability of the UBT to achieve a successful outcome for blood loss

85%

85%

85%

Efficacy (>1000 mL)

60% (P)a

60% (P)

60% (P)

70% (B)a

70% (B)

70% (B)

80% (0)a

80% (0)

80% (0)

  1. aBase, optimistic, and pessimistic assumptions are labeled B, O, and P, respectively