Determinants of the decision-to-delivery interval and the effect on perinatal outcome after emergency caesarean delivery: a cross-sectional study

Background Preventing prolongation of the decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) for emergency caesarean delivery (CD) remains central to improving perinatal health. This study evaluated the effects of the DDI on perinatal outcome following emergency CD. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study invo...

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Published in:Malawi medical journal 2021-03, Vol.33 (1), p.28-36
Main Authors: Ayeni, Omotayo M, Aboyeji, Abiodun P, Ijaiya, Munirdeen A, Adesina, Kikelomo T, Fawole, Adegboyega A, Adeniran, Abiodun S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apgar score
Cross-sectional studies
Morbidity
Mortality
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Summary:Background Preventing prolongation of the decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) for emergency caesarean delivery (CD) remains central to improving perinatal health. This study evaluated the effects of the DDI on perinatal outcome following emergency CD. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study involving 205 consenting women who had emergency CD at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria was conducted. The time–motion documentation of events from decision to delivery was documented; the outcome measures were perinatal morbidity (neonatal resuscitation, 5-minute Apgar score, neonatal intensive admission) and mortality. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS Statistics version 20.0, and P
ISSN:1995-7262
1995-7262
1995-7270
DOI:10.4314/mmj.v33i1.5