TITLE:
Evaluation of Obstetric Emergencies at Gao Hospital in Mali
AUTHORS:
Kalifa Traore, Bocary Sidi Kone, Cheickna Sylla, Mahamoudou Coulibaly, Séma Keita, Yacouba Sylla, Issa Guindo, Bamba Bréhima, Mamadou Haïdara, Dramane Fomba, Yacouba Aba Coulibaly, Modibo Dicko, Seydou Z. Dao, Sékou Bakary Keita, Mahamadou Keita, Seydou Fane, Siaka Amara Sanogo, Sitapha Dembele
KEYWORDS:
Evacuation, Emergency, Obstetrics, Obstetrical Emergencies, References
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.14 No.11,
November
15,
2024
ABSTRACT: The aim was to evaluate obstetric emergencies at the Gao hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical, prospective study from January 1 to December 31, 2015, i.e. a period of 12 months. Results: During our study period, we registered 1853 patients among whom were 88 cases of obstetric emergencies, i.e. a frequency of 4.75%. The age group between 15 and 19 years old was the most concerned. Obstetric emergencies are dominated by: placenta previa 20.45%, retroplacental hematoma (RPH) 12.5%, fetal distress (FAS) 12.5%, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to uterine atony 13.63%. Caesarean section was the most used mode of delivery with 70.45%. The maternal death rate was 6.82%. The cause of maternal death was haemorrhage. We say that obstetric emergencies are a public health problem in the world. The conditions of evacuations and the unfavorable socio-economic conditions are the main problems in our context. Conclusion: Urgent care and an improvement in the standard of living of the population are necessary to reduce fetal-maternal mortality.