Reasons for admission of obstetrical and gynecological patients to sicu at kkuh (l994-l997)‎

Abstract EN

"Background: Obstetrical cases generally tolerate labor and delivery without difficulty; however, there are certain conditions that require management in a special observation area.

In the King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), there is no such unit, so both mildly affected and critically ill patients are cared for in the SICU.

Gynecological patients may also require such admission at times.

Otfectloe: To study the gynecological and obstetrical conditions requiring intensive care admission in a large university teaching hospital.

Methods: All obstetrical and gynecological patients who were admitted to the SICU were included.

The demographic particulars, reason for admission, course of the SICU stay, and outcome were studied.

Results: During the study period of 3 years, there were 83 obstetrical and gynecological admissions to the SICU.

The majority (n=63, 76.l%) of admissions were due to obstetrical complications and/or a combination of medical and surgical conditions.

Gynecological admissions were less frequent (n=l8, 2l.6%).

Two (n=2, 2.4%) cases were due to complications of anesthesia.

There was no mortality in the group studied.

Conclusion: ICU management of major obstetrical emergencies and some gynecological patients is essential in maintaining a high level of patient care.