Perinatal mortality

may give me the idea of efficacy of that drug, as well as side or adverse effects, because failure to do this can result in giving wrong medication to such patient, and medication errors are associated with increased risk of patient morbidity and mortality (Ben-Yehuda et al., 2011; Lesar,…

is some of the worst in the world. In fact, the mother dies during one in every 200 births (Kelly 1). A big reason for this is birth and pregnancy complications. Maternal and perinatal complications account for more of Uganda’s diseases than any other…

primarily transmitted by blood, although others body fluids such as a semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the hepatitis B virus can potentially transmit the virus. Exchanges of blood and other body fluids during intimate contact, perinatal-maternal transfer, blood transfusions and unsafe needles are modes of transmissions. This syndrome is characterized by a reddened skin rash, joint pain and frank arthritis that may affect both large joints of the extremities and he…

Kathryn R. is a 57-year old woman who has a history of mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation and high blood pressure. Mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation is a condition where the mitral valve doesn’t close properly, leading to regurgitation where the blood leaks backwards when the heart beats. The blood is then unable to reach the rest of the body, pushing the heart to pump harder in order for the blood to go to the body. Kathryn’s hypertension is a risk factor that has lead to her…

mental challenges, and/or cerebral palsy. Because of the severity of a GBS infection in the newborn, treatment guidelines have been established by the governing bodies involved in newborn health. “Group B Streptococcus (GBS) emerged as a major perinatal pathogen in the 1970s.” (Sudqi Hamada at all, 2008, p.53) “Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are common bacteria which are often found…

abuses include sexual abuses such as forcing wife to sexual intercourse, coercing (forcing) sexual acts and marital rape; it results in unintended pregnancies, abortions, adverse pregnancy outcomes (such as low birth weight or perinatal death, maternal morbidity or even mortality) and sexually transmitted diseases.1 Psychological abuses include verbal abuses, criticizing wife at public in a humiliating way and threatening behaviours (throwing things, threatening with a fist, threatening to…

Introduction: Cesarean section (often called as C-section) delivery is a type of delivery which, is usually done when the health of mother or baby or both, in certain cases, is at high risk or multiple babes are expected to be delivered. Some other factors also govern the selection of Cesarean section over vaginal delivery such as breech or transverse position of baby, dystocia ,fetal distress, failed labour induction, cephalopelvic disproportion, uterine or amniotic rupture, eclampsia,…

edema and, small amounts of urine less than 500 ML in a 24 including large amounts of protein. At that point preeclampsia is consider sever in the presence of multi organ disease. Severe Preeclampsia is also associated with increase risk of maternal mortality (0.2%) and increase rates of maternal morbidities (5%) such as convulsions, acute renal or liver failure, liver hemorrhage and stroke. These complications are usually seen on woman who developed preeclampsia before thirty-two weeks…

According to Mashari, Canadians deserve quality care, with no regards to the location of their community (2012). Closure and relocation of medical services to other communities have been affecting the care of rural and remote residents for the past two decades. This situation has had a negative impact on the rural patients, the provision of primary care, and the patient-physician relationship. Fortunately, there are new strategies and opportunities to improve the participation and access for…

of pregnancies but is responsible for 75% of infant deaths and 50% of physically challenged children The recognition of risk factors as well as management of preterm labor is imperative in order to mitigate adverse outcomes Postpartum depression Perinatal and postpartum depression affects one in seven pregnant women Provider screening tools are available to assist patients and minimize adverse events Placental…