Avoidable factors associated with pregnant and postpartum patients admitted to two intensive care units in South Africa

Background. Identification and prevention of any avoidable factor (AVF) associated with pregnancy may reduce critical illnesses and theneed for intensive care unit (ICU) admission.Objectives. To determine AVFs that occurred prior to the admission of pregnant and postpartum patients to two ICUs in So...

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Main Authors: Nnabuike Ngene, Jagidesa Moodley, Richard von Rahden, Fathima Paruk, Polycarpe Makinga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2016-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Online Access:http://www.sajog.org.za/index.php/sajog/article/download/1033/511