A study to evaluate outcome of pregnant women admitted to ICU: A retrospective study
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy is associated with physiological and anatomical changes that usually occur uneventfully in majority of women. However, these changes can cause major maternal morbidity with potential catastrophic consequences. Objective: To evaluate the distribution of cases and outcome of admissions in OBG ICU. Methodology: The present study is a retrospective study .It was conducted in a Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital OBG ICU. The study was conducted for a period of one year. All consecutive patients admitted to OBG ICU who were consenting were included in the study. Results: The mean age of participants was 28.15±4.51 years, Post-partum hemorrhage was the most important cause for admission in ICU with 23.14%. The mortality was 16.67% in the patients admitted to ICU. Conclusion: Hence, we conclude that hemorrhage and pregnancy-related hypertension with its complications are the two common indications for ICU admissions.
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T U Bendale, A K Bhirud
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