Severe maternal morbidity in a general intensive care unit in Nigeria: clinical profiles and outcomes

Highlights • Maternal deaths occurred in 43% of obstetric ICU admissions. • Direct obstetric morbidity was the leading reason for obstetric admission. • Abdominal delivery and/or peripartum hysterectomy increased the risk of mortality.

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Published in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2016-12, Vol.28, p.39-44
Main Authors: Igbaruma, S, Olagbuji, B, Aderoba, A, Kubeyinje, W, Ande, B, Imarengiaye, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Critical care
Delivery, Obstetric - statistics & numerical data
Female
Humans
Incidence
Intensive Care Units - statistics & numerical data
Length of Stay - statistics & numerical data
Maternal Mortality
Nigeria - epidemiology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome - epidemiology
Prospective Studies
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Summary:Highlights • Maternal deaths occurred in 43% of obstetric ICU admissions. • Direct obstetric morbidity was the leading reason for obstetric admission. • Abdominal delivery and/or peripartum hysterectomy increased the risk of mortality.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.07.008