Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Obstetric Emergencies in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-Western Nigeria
Joint Authors
Mustafa Adelaja, Lamina
Olufemi Taiwo, Oladapo
Source
ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study was carried out to determine the pattern of obstetric emergencies and its influence on maternal and perinatal outcome of obstetric emergencies at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Nigeria.
Method.
A retrospective study of obstetric emergencies managed over a three-year period at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Nigeria was conducted.
Results.
There were 262 obstetric emergencies accounting for 18.5% of the 1420 total deliveries during the period.
Unbooked patients formed the bulk of the cases (60.3%).
The most common emergencies were prolonged/obstructed labour, postpartum haemorrhage, fetal distress, severe pregnancy-induced hypertension/eclampsia, and antepartum haemorrhage.
Obstetric emergencies were responsible for 70.6% of the maternal mortality and 86% of the perinatal mortality within the period.
Conclusion.
Prevention/effective management of obstetric emergencies will help to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality in our environment.
This can be achieved through the utilization of antenatal care services, making budget for pregnancies and childbirth at family level (pending the time every family participates in National Health Insurance Scheme), adequate funding of social welfare services to assist indigent patients, liberal blood donation, and regular training of doctors and nurses on this subject.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mustafa Adelaja, Lamina& Olufemi Taiwo, Oladapo. 2011. Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Obstetric Emergencies in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-Western Nigeria. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450707
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mustafa Adelaja, Lamina& Olufemi Taiwo, Oladapo. Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Obstetric Emergencies in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-Western Nigeria. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450707
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mustafa Adelaja, Lamina& Olufemi Taiwo, Oladapo. Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Obstetric Emergencies in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-Western Nigeria. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450707
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450707