World Health Organization, 2017 The 2nd edition updated the following sections: Clinical Principles: Emotional and psychological support, Emergencies, General care principles, Antibiotic therapy, Operative care principles, Normal labour and childbirth, and Newborn care principles Symptoms: Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy;…
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Predictions of complications in early-onset pre-eclampsia (PREP): development and external multinational validation of prognostic models
BMC Medicine, 2017 The models tested could support identification of high-risk mothers who may need transfer to tertiary facilities as a result of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
Perinatal Mortality Due to Pre-Eclampsia in Africa: A Comprehensive and Integrated Approach Is Needed
Global Health: Science and Practice, 2016 In addition to early case identification with more frequent antenatal care (ANC) contacts, effective management of complications in pregnant women that progress to life-threatening states, and timely delivery. The editorial recognizes additional needs to reducing maternal and newborn deaths…
Complications and Safety of Preconception Low-Dose Aspirin Among Women With Prior Pregnancy Losses
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016 Findings: Most women reported at least one symptom (gastrointestinal discomfort and unusual/excessive bleeding) during the course of the trial, not differing by treatment arm (74% low-dose aspirin compared with 73% placebo group. Symptoms were more commonly…
Obstetric Emergency Drills Trainer’s Manual: Improve the quality of care for women having obstetric emergencies
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy, Maternal Health Task Force, 2016 The objective of this manual is to describe the procedures and to provide the necessary tools to conduct obstetric emergency drills followed by debriefing sessions to improve facility quality and emergency preparedness. This…
