Active phase - UNC School of Medicine
... GBS Epidemiology • 10-30% of pregnant women colonized • Vertical transmission may occur • Neonatal invasive GBS infection decreased 21% from 1993 to 1998. • In 2000 rate was .23 per 1000 live births • Early onset infection – Antibiotics in labor will reduce – Prevents 225 newborn deaths per year ...
... GBS Epidemiology • 10-30% of pregnant women colonized • Vertical transmission may occur • Neonatal invasive GBS infection decreased 21% from 1993 to 1998. • In 2000 rate was .23 per 1000 live births • Early onset infection – Antibiotics in labor will reduce – Prevents 225 newborn deaths per year ...
Data on Maternal Mortality
... Figure 2: Differences in the United States between the white and black population between 1915 and 2006 (logarithmic scale) Data from [7] Hidden maternal deaths are another problem in the registration of maternal mortality. This was in particular the case for puerperal sepsis from the mid 1800s onwa ...
... Figure 2: Differences in the United States between the white and black population between 1915 and 2006 (logarithmic scale) Data from [7] Hidden maternal deaths are another problem in the registration of maternal mortality. This was in particular the case for puerperal sepsis from the mid 1800s onwa ...
Pregnancy and death: An examination of pregnancy
... Conclusion. Policies and programmes should prioritise these pregnancy-related causes of death in order to further reduce such deaths among adolescents in SA. S Afr J Child Health 2016;10(3):151-155. DOI:10.7196/SAJCH.2016.v10i3.978 ...
... Conclusion. Policies and programmes should prioritise these pregnancy-related causes of death in order to further reduce such deaths among adolescents in SA. S Afr J Child Health 2016;10(3):151-155. DOI:10.7196/SAJCH.2016.v10i3.978 ...
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... GBS prevention efforts in the United States The first guidelines for preventing newborn GBS infection were issued in the United States in 1996. If you had a baby before 1996 you probably never discussed GBS with your care-provider. In 1993, before prevention efforts were underway, there were approxi ...
... GBS prevention efforts in the United States The first guidelines for preventing newborn GBS infection were issued in the United States in 1996. If you had a baby before 1996 you probably never discussed GBS with your care-provider. In 1993, before prevention efforts were underway, there were approxi ...
Socio demographic factors affecting perinatal mortality
... with a number of socio demographic indicators such as ethnic groups, family income, unemployment, mothers or father’s social class and education of the mother [5]. Moreover, it is known that infant mortality tends to be higher in countries with greater social and health-related inequalities and tend ...
... with a number of socio demographic indicators such as ethnic groups, family income, unemployment, mothers or father’s social class and education of the mother [5]. Moreover, it is known that infant mortality tends to be higher in countries with greater social and health-related inequalities and tend ...
UK NSC recommendation on screening for varicella susceptibility
... Following a review of the evidence against strict criteria, the UK NSC does not currently recommend introducing a national screening programme for antenatal screening for varicella susceptibility. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox. In the UK chickenpox mostly occurs in ...
... Following a review of the evidence against strict criteria, the UK NSC does not currently recommend introducing a national screening programme for antenatal screening for varicella susceptibility. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox. In the UK chickenpox mostly occurs in ...
Vaginal leiomyoma in pregnancy presenting
... was considered the most likely diagnosis. Preoperative cystoscopy revealed an entirely normal urethra and bladder, and no evidence of any connection between the tumour and the urethra or bladder. We decided to perform surgical excision through the vaginal route. A Foley catheter was placed to avoid ...
... was considered the most likely diagnosis. Preoperative cystoscopy revealed an entirely normal urethra and bladder, and no evidence of any connection between the tumour and the urethra or bladder. We decided to perform surgical excision through the vaginal route. A Foley catheter was placed to avoid ...
FAQ146 -- Reducing Risks of Birth Defects
... Some infections can increase the risk of birth defects and other problems during pregnancy for you and your growing baby: • Rubella (German measles) is a viral infection that usually causes a mild rash and a low fever. Having rubella during pregnancy can cause miscarriage or result in deafness, int ...
... Some infections can increase the risk of birth defects and other problems during pregnancy for you and your growing baby: • Rubella (German measles) is a viral infection that usually causes a mild rash and a low fever. Having rubella during pregnancy can cause miscarriage or result in deafness, int ...
B henselae
... clinicians involved in the care of patients with HIV. Users are cautioned that, because of the rapidly changing field of HIV care, this information could become out of date quickly. Finally, it is intended that these slides be used as prepared, without changes in either content or attribution. Users ...
... clinicians involved in the care of patients with HIV. Users are cautioned that, because of the rapidly changing field of HIV care, this information could become out of date quickly. Finally, it is intended that these slides be used as prepared, without changes in either content or attribution. Users ...
Onyinyechi Ogbumbadiugha Microbiology Journal Club Review
... associated with Zika congenital infection and you cite the discovery of the Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two pregnant women who gave birth to babies with reduced head sizes. This is only two women out of 3174 new microcephalic cases which does not seem to point to a strong correlation between ...
... associated with Zika congenital infection and you cite the discovery of the Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two pregnant women who gave birth to babies with reduced head sizes. This is only two women out of 3174 new microcephalic cases which does not seem to point to a strong correlation between ...
Perinatal mortality in hospitals of the State of São Paulo
... maternal characteristics, the following aspects were selected: age, level of schooling, work conditions, marital status, habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption and drug use, and number of previous pregnancies. The results are presented in the form of proportions (%) and coefficients of perinata ...
... maternal characteristics, the following aspects were selected: age, level of schooling, work conditions, marital status, habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption and drug use, and number of previous pregnancies. The results are presented in the form of proportions (%) and coefficients of perinata ...
MANAGEMENT OF OBSTETRIC HEMORRHAGE A R , S
... hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for the majority of these deaths1. The global maternal ratio of 402 deaths per 100,000 live births2 obscures the fact that 99% of these deaths occur in the developing world3. In addition, even in many developed countries, it is also the maternal complication for which the h ...
... hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for the majority of these deaths1. The global maternal ratio of 402 deaths per 100,000 live births2 obscures the fact that 99% of these deaths occur in the developing world3. In addition, even in many developed countries, it is also the maternal complication for which the h ...
doc - Family Planning
... The most common vaginal infections are not sexually transmitted. Instead, they usually are due to an overgrowth of organisms normally present in the vagina. Common infections of the reproductive tract that are not sexually transmitted include bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis (also called yeast in ...
... The most common vaginal infections are not sexually transmitted. Instead, they usually are due to an overgrowth of organisms normally present in the vagina. Common infections of the reproductive tract that are not sexually transmitted include bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis (also called yeast in ...
Feb.2017 Confirmation of pregnancy
... Alteration in posture and walking due to increase in the maternal weight which result in back pain. Increasing the mobility of pelvic joints and ligaments in the second trimester resulting from increases the relaxin and progesterone productions by the placenta. Calcium absorption and storage i ...
... Alteration in posture and walking due to increase in the maternal weight which result in back pain. Increasing the mobility of pelvic joints and ligaments in the second trimester resulting from increases the relaxin and progesterone productions by the placenta. Calcium absorption and storage i ...
Oral Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Pregnancy
... 2006. In spite of the knowledge that herpes virus infections are extremely contagious, among all the files of this busy urban reference centre for oral diseases within this ...
... 2006. In spite of the knowledge that herpes virus infections are extremely contagious, among all the files of this busy urban reference centre for oral diseases within this ...
23.Birth inuries
... Bruising and edema of the genitals are common findings in infants delivered from the breech position. Petechiae of the head and face are often seen in infants delivered from the vertex position, especially with a face presentation. Most often, petechiae are present at birth, do not progress, a ...
... Bruising and edema of the genitals are common findings in infants delivered from the breech position. Petechiae of the head and face are often seen in infants delivered from the vertex position, especially with a face presentation. Most often, petechiae are present at birth, do not progress, a ...
Pregnancy and Group B Strep Prevention
... You should get a screening test late in pregnancy to see if you carry group B strep. If your test comes back positive, you should get antibiotics through the vein (IV) during labor. If you had a previous baby who got sick with group B strep disease, or if you had a urinary tract infection (bladder i ...
... You should get a screening test late in pregnancy to see if you carry group B strep. If your test comes back positive, you should get antibiotics through the vein (IV) during labor. If you had a previous baby who got sick with group B strep disease, or if you had a urinary tract infection (bladder i ...
Slide 1
... • Define postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). • Describe factors that contribute to PPH. • Describe the causes of PPH. • Explain ways to prevent PPH. • Explain ways to ensure timely diagnosis and management of PPH when it occurs. ...
... • Define postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). • Describe factors that contribute to PPH. • Describe the causes of PPH. • Explain ways to prevent PPH. • Explain ways to ensure timely diagnosis and management of PPH when it occurs. ...
Diagnosis of Labour
... pregnancy are good unless there has been sepsis or a cause of the abortion is identified that may have an adverse effect on future pregnancies (this is rare). • The woman should be encouraged to delay the next pregnancy until she is completely recovered. • If pregnancy is not desired, certain method ...
... pregnancy are good unless there has been sepsis or a cause of the abortion is identified that may have an adverse effect on future pregnancies (this is rare). • The woman should be encouraged to delay the next pregnancy until she is completely recovered. • If pregnancy is not desired, certain method ...
Classifying Causes of Death in the Mortality Collection
... 4.2.14 Expressions indicating doubtful diagnosis ‘Qualifying expressions indicating some doubt as to the accuracy of the diagnosis, such as “apparently”, “presumably”, “possibly”, etc. should be ignored, since entries without such qualification differ only in the degree of certainty of the diagnosis ...
... 4.2.14 Expressions indicating doubtful diagnosis ‘Qualifying expressions indicating some doubt as to the accuracy of the diagnosis, such as “apparently”, “presumably”, “possibly”, etc. should be ignored, since entries without such qualification differ only in the degree of certainty of the diagnosis ...
2.1 Infant and perinatal mortality
... roll out training packages to staff improve perinatal mental health services In February 2016, the release of the Cumberledge national maternity Review which emphasised Maternity services in England must become safer, more personalised, kinder, professional and more family friendly. In addition, ...
... roll out training packages to staff improve perinatal mental health services In February 2016, the release of the Cumberledge national maternity Review which emphasised Maternity services in England must become safer, more personalised, kinder, professional and more family friendly. In addition, ...
Normal Labor – the third stage
... Controlled cord traction (1) To perform controlled cord traction (CCT): Place the clamp near the woman’s perineum to make CCT easier. Hold the cord close to the perineum using a clamp. Place the palm of the other hand on the lower abdomen just above the woman’s pubic bone to assess for uterine con ...
... Controlled cord traction (1) To perform controlled cord traction (CCT): Place the clamp near the woman’s perineum to make CCT easier. Hold the cord close to the perineum using a clamp. Place the palm of the other hand on the lower abdomen just above the woman’s pubic bone to assess for uterine con ...