Postpartum hemorrhage monitoring device and methods

A fluid collection device for a postpartum hemorrhage monitoring system, the device comprising:

• a funnel body comprising:
• an open proximal end,
• an interior configured to receive postpartum hemorrhage,
• a symmetrically circular rim extending exteriorly from the circular open proximal,
• an anterior outer surface configured for placement adjacent an anterior vaginal wall of a patient,
• a posterior outer surface configured for placement adjacent a posterior vaginal wall of a patient,
• an open distal end,
• a pressure point to facilitate folding the funnel for placement with a patient,
• a stem having an open proximal stem end, an open distal stem end, and a lumen extending therebetween, the stem extending from the open distal end of the funnel body and configured for receiving fluid from the interior of the funnel body, and
• wherein the anterior outer surface tapers toward the proximal stem end, the posterior outer surface being substantially flush with the stem, and the stem being offset from a geometric center of the funnel body to facilitate movement of fluid into and through the stem and minimize accumulation of fluid within the funnel body when the patient is in a supine position.

A postpartum hemorrhage monitoring system comprising:

• a drainage tube;
• a collapsible collection bag configured for coupling to the drainage tube;
• a fluid collection funnel configured for coupling to the drainage tube, the fluid collection funnel comprising:
• an open proximal end,
• an interior configured to receive postpartum hemorrhage,
• a rim extending exteriorly from the open proximal end,
• an anterior outer surface configured for placement adjacent an anterior vaginal wall of a patient,
• a posterior outer surface configured for placement adjacent a posterior vaginal wall of a patient,
• an open distal end;
• a stem having an open proximal stem end, an open distal stem end, and a lumen extending therebetween, the stem extending from the open distal end of the fluid collection funnel and configured for receiving fluid from the interior of the fluid collection funnel;
• and
• a pressure point disposed adjacent the rim to facilitate folding of the rim and the fluid collection funnel for placement within a patient,
• wherein the anterior surface tapers to the proximal stem end and the posterior surface is flush with the stem such that the stem is substantially rearward of a geometric center of the fluid collection funnel to facilitate movement of fluid into and through the stem and minimize accumulation of the fluid within the fluid collection funnel when the patient is in a supine position.