Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
STUDY OF MATERNAL NEAR MISS AND MATERNAL DEATHS IN A RURAL HOSPITAL: AN AUDIT
Dr. Seshasai Subhaprada R., Dr. Rita Ekka, Dr. Sunita Sudhir
JCDR. 2023: 1264-1272
Abstract
Monitoring of maternal near miss cases are now being considered as a measure of the quality of maternal health care. The study of maternal near miss helps to identify causes of severe maternal complications and in turn implement changes in the treatment strategies and improve the obstetric care. Aims and objectives: To find the incidence of maternal near miss (MNM), Maternal deaths (MD), mortality index (MI=MD/MNM+MD). To assess the direct and underlying cause for near miss morbidity and mortality; To study the complications encountered and critical interventions needed.
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