Journal – DSpace/Manakin
Article type – Thesis
Publication date – Dec – 2022
Authors – Ahmed Hasnaa Ahmed Haj Alhassan
Keywords – intensive care unit (ICU), Obstetric Patients, placenta, Pregnancy
Open access – Yes
Speciality – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
World region Eastern Africa
Country: Sudan
Language – English
Submitted to the One Surgery Index on November 20, 2022 at 11:11 pm
Abstract:

The Obstetric admissions to the intensive care unit (ICU) require special care and attention by a multidisciplinary team. Pregnancy is associated with many maternal physiological and organ changes. These changes are primarily due to production of progesterone by the corpus luteum in early pregnancy and the placenta from ten weeks. They are admitted to the ICU for close observation to detect the problems earlier, perform invasive monitoring, increase nursing care or ventilatory support or any intervention that is not available at the wards. The aim of this study was to identify the admission criteria of obstetric patients. A retrospective study was conducted in maternal hospitals, from January to December 2021.70 patients with inclusion criteria were included. The results revealed that most of the patients diagnosed with Preeclampsia25.7%, eclampsia 22.9%, not applicable for the scoring system. Data was collected using a questionnaire filled by researchers from patients’files. The study found that most common cases were admitted to ICU with pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage, the antenatal care was low, that wasn’t applicable to scoring systems at admission and most patients did not need invasive procedures or mechanical ventilation.

OSI Number – 21816

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