Which of the following PPH conditions are considered medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment?
1. Inversion of the uterus and hypovolemic shock
2. Hypotonic uterus and coagulopathies
3. Subinvolution of the uterus and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
4. Uterine atony and disseminated intravascular coagulation
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1. Correct. Inversion of the uterus and hypovolemic shock are considered medical emergencies.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Although these are serious conditions, they are not necessarily medical emer-gencies requiring immediate treatment.
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