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Maternal death surveillance and response

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Isabella Danel, Wendy J Graham, Ties Boerma   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low‐income countries, circulatory failure due to septic shock leads to most deaths after surgery, with sepsis ...
Cristina Taliento, Gennaro Scutiero, Carmelia Milano, Mattia Grasso, Francesca Nitti, Orsola Brasile, Ruby Martinello, Giulia Bernardi, Stefano Restaino, Martina Arcieri, Matteo Pavone, Nicolò Bizzarri, Giuseppe Vizzielli, Pantaleo Greco   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of postpartum maternal fever or hypothermia on newborn and early infant illness and death in Southwestern Uganda

Juliet Mwanga‐Amumpaire, Julian Adong, Rinah Arinaitwe, Deborah Nanjebe, Patrick Orikiriza, Joseph Ngonzi, Yap Boum, Lisa M. Bebell   +7 more
openalex   +1 more source

Sudden Unexpected Maternal Death from HELLP Syndrome: An Autopsy Case Report

, 2017
Pawan Mittal, Jai Prakash Soni, S.K. Dhattarwal, Meenu Mittal   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Fasting plasma glucose performs better than glycated hemoglobin and glycated albumin for diagnosing gestational diabetes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Universal screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) has been recommended. In resource‐poor environments, OGTTs are only administered to high‐risk cases. In countries such as South Africa, where female obesity is common, this translates into high numbers of tests.
Lungile Khambule, Lawrence Chauke, Nigel J. Crowther, Jaya A. George   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Virtual reality exoskeleton for post‐partum uterine tamponade balloon training: Impact on learning and operator satisfaction

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Virtual reality's (VR) use in medical education is increasing; however, traditional VR controllers lack real‐world dexterity. A post‐partum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency with significant maternal morbidity. The use of an intrauterine balloon reduces the need for further surgical interventions, but resident doctors might
R. McConnell, A. McEvoy, T. Phillips, V. Ouranis, E. Mangina, F. M. McAuliffe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Late Maternal Deaths and Deaths from Sequelae of Obstetric Causes in the Americas from 1999 to 2013: A Trend Analysis

, 2016
Federico G. de Cosío, Safia S. Jiwani, Antonio Sanhueza, Patricia Soliz, Francisco Becerra-Posada, Marcos Espinal   +5 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Protective effect of rooming‐in on postpartum hemorrhage: A propensity score analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study investigates the effect of rooming‐in on postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and other adverse maternal postpartum outcomes. Methods A retrospective study was performed on all healthy women with singleton term pregnancies at a tertiary medical center between 2013 and 2022.
Natav Hendin, Yossi Geron, Ran Matot, Shiran Loewenstein, Eran Hadar, Asnat Walfisch, Rony Chen, Ohad Houri   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of maternal education on maternal and perinatal outcomes: An individual participant data meta‐analysis of 2 356 402 pregnancies

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Maternal and perinatal mortality remain critical indicators of global health inequity. In 2020, an estimated 287 000 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy, and in 2021, approximately 2.3 million neonatal deaths occurred within the first 28 days of life. A recently defined risk group, small vulnerable newborns (SVNs,
Laura‐Margarita Bello‐Álvarez, Borja M. Fernández‐Félix, Jhon Allotey, Shakila Thangaratinam, Javier Zamora   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postpartum maternal death resulting from complications of a large hydatid cyst of the lung in a resource-constraint setting: A rare case report and review of literature

John Lugata, Onesmo Mrosso
openalex   +1 more source