Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To determine frequency and to identify social, demographic andobstetrical causes of rupture uterus in Bagh Azad Jamu Kashmir and to define appropriaterecommendations for its prevention and effective management. Study Design: A descriptivecase series study. Setting: DHQ Hospital Bagh at AJK. Period: 1st September 2008 to 30thSeptember 2012 was done. Methodology: Data was entered on pre-design proforma includedage, parity, booked or un-booked cases, time delay to reach hospital and etiological factors.Results: Incidence of rupture uterus is 1:185 deliveries. Mostly occurred in grand multipara andinjudious use of syntocinon and neglected labor are most common cause. Conclusions: Skilledbirth attendant, free transportation and avoidance of undue use of syntocinon in peripheralhealth center are key element for better maternal outcome.
Source: The Professional Medical Journal
Authors: Shazia Saeed, Ashfaq Ahmad, Nasreen Akhtar
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3201280446