OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate severe maternal outcomes (including maternal deaths and maternal near-miss cases). MATERIALS & METHODS: A prospective study of severe maternal outcomes (including maternal deaths and maternal near-miss cases) from May 2012 to April 2013 was performed. For each woman, data were collected on the occurrence of selected severe pregnancy-related complications, the use of critical interventions, and admissions to intensive care unit. RESULTS: The total number of deliveries were 2340. The number of maternal deaths was three. The natures of the near-miss cases during the study period were recorded. Prevalence of SAMM (severe acute maternal morbidity) was 2.025 %. CONCLUSION: In areas where the maternal mortality is low, there is a need to shift focus to maternal near-miss cases or SAMM, which is a useful adjunct to maternal death enquiries.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate severe maternal outcomes (including maternal deaths and maternal near-miss cases). MATERIALS & METHODS: A prospective study of severe maternal outcomes (including maternal deaths and maternal near-miss cases) from May 2012 to April 2013 was performed. For each woman, data were collected on the occurrence of selected severe pregnancy-related complications, the use of critical interventions, and admissions to intensive care unit. RESULTS: The total number of deliveries were 2340. The number of maternal deaths was three. The natures of the near-miss cases during the study period were recorded. Prevalence of SAMM (severe acute maternal morbidity) was 2.025 %. CONCLUSION: In areas where the maternal mortality is low, there is a need to shift focus to maternal near-miss cases or SAMM, which is a useful adjunct to maternal death enquiries.
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Near miss; PPH; SAMM (severe acute maternal morbidity)