| Reducing the rate of primary caesarean sections--an audit. | |
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PMID: 18822643 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate how the implementation of universally acceptable standards affects rates for primary caesarean sections, without compromising maternal or foetal safety. METHODS: A complete audit cycle of all the primary caesarean sections performed in the maternity unit of Aga Khan University was conducted from 1st January to 31st March during years 2003 and 2004. New labour management guidelines were implemented after the first audit (appendix). The rates of caesarean section, induction of labour, failed induction, and maternal and foetal outcomes were compared before and after the implementation of the guidelines. RESULTS: Primary emergency caesarean section rate decreased from 16% to 12%. A reduction in primary caesarean sections was noted in the induced cases. Practice of checking cord blood for foetal pH and maintaining partograms improved markedly. There were no significant adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. CONCLUSION: Implementation of standard labour management strategies can reduce primary caesarean section rate without compromising maternal and foetal safety. |
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Lumaan Sheikh; Sara Tehseen; Saqib Ali Gowani; Hadi Bhurgri; J H Rizvi; S Kagazwala |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Volume: 58 ISSN: 0030-9982 ISO Abbreviation: J Pak Med Assoc Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
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Created Date: 2008-09-30 Completed Date: 2008-12-05 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501162 Medline TA: J Pak Med Assoc Country: Pakistan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 444-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Aga Khan University, Karachi. |
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Adult Cesarean Section / statistics & numerical data*, utilization Female Humans Infant Welfare* Infant, Newborn Labor, Induced Maternal Welfare* Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome* Prospective Studies |
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