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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  5, Issue 1, January - March 2017, Pages 95-98
 

Original Article

Profile of Maternal Deaths: Descriptive Clinical Study

Vijayalakshmi G.*, Usharani N.**, A.A. Khazi***

*Senior Specialist, District Hospital, Bellary, Karnataka. **Associate Professor ***Retired Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, VIMS, Bellary, Karnataka.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.5117.16

Abstract

 Introduction: Globally, an estimated 287 000 maternal deaths occurred in 2010, a decline of 47% fromlevels in 1990. Sub-Saharan Africa (56%) and Southern Asia (29%) accounted for 85% of theglobal burden (245 000 maternal deaths) in 2010. Methodology: The Proforma prepared contained- name, age of the patient, IP No, Date of admission, date of death, booked or unbooked, presenting complaints and details antenatal care(if any). Obstetric history including marital status, age at marriage, age at first pregnancy primi or multi, history of previous pregnancy and labour, complication during present pregnancy, past and present medical problems. Results: According to present study, 40(93.024%) deaths occurred in third trimester followed by labour complication i.e. Out of 43 cases 40 (93.024%) died inlast trimester and 3 cases (6.976%)died in 2ndtrimester. This emphasizes the need of compulsory screening for high risk pregnancy. Conclusion: According to present study, during the study period from December 2011 to May 2013,15(28.31%)deaths occurred in 24-72 hrs interval

Keywords: Maternal Deaths; MMR; Taertiary Care Hospital.


Corresponding Author : Vijayalakshmi G.*