Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Abstract

A Prospective Study of the Referral Pattern on Weekends in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Gomathy E, Kratika Kamath

The period around birth is critical for saving the lives of mother and their infants. The large majority of maternal deaths (60%) and about half of stillbirths occur during this intrapartum period. Maternal mortality in resource-poor countries is attributed to three delays-delay in deciding to seek care, delay in reaching the facility on time, and delay in receiving treatment. The majority of maternal deaths can be prevented by the presence of a skilled birth attendant who delivers high-quality care and can access an appropriate maternal referral system when needed. However, high rates of intrapartum obstetric referrals are common.

Objective: To assess the maternal and neonatal outcomes and to study the pregnancy-related maternal conditions that required high dependency unit care on weekends.

Methods: It was a prospective observational study that reviewed 40 obstetric cases referred from various centers, from January 2019 to December 2019.

Results: It was a prospective observational study that reviewed 40 obstetric cases referred from various centers, from January 2019 to December 2019.

Conclusion: Referrals frequently occurred after the onset of labor. Our data imply that improving obstetric referral protocols will improve the birth experience and reduce the burden on tertiary care facilities and on the women themselves.

Published Date: 2021-10-15; Received Date: 2021-08-05