A retrospective study of obstetric patient’s pattern and outcome in intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital

DR.NAVEEN KUMAR.C.P; DR.SMITHA.Y; DR.YARRAMSETTI.V.RAO

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

A retrospective study of obstetric patient’s pattern and outcome in intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital

Dr. Naveen Kumar. C. P, Dr. Smitha. Y, Dr. Yarramsetti. V. Rao

Abstract :

Background: Pregnant women are at risk to develop complications due to illness related to pregnancy or due to aggravation of pre–existing disease. This study was undertaken with the objective to ascertain the prevalence, causes and outcome of critically ill obstetric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: A retrospective case series study and analysis of data from obstetric patients admitted for critical care management. Results: 0.96% of the total obstetric patients admitted to the hospital required ICU admissions. 35.6% of patients were admitted to ICU for ventilator support. Pre–eclampsia and obstetrical hemorrhage were the common diagnosis for these patients. Conclusion: Critically ill obstetric patients require a team approach of the obstetrician, anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist for the optimal care of these patients