A novel use of a classification system to audit severe maternal morbidity.

OBJECTIVE: obstetric haemorrhage remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide and is significant in terms of patient safety and quality of care. One drastic outcome of haemorrhage is the need for peripartum hysterectomy. A classification system that can be used to audit...

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Main Authors: Homer, C, Kurinczuk, J, Spark, P, Brocklehurst, P, Knight, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010