Severe maternal morbidity in a tertiary care centre of northern Italy: a 5-year review

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Authors

Giovanni Zanconato · University of Verona

Elena Cavaliere · University of Verona

C. Iacovella · University of Verona

Aurora Vassanelli · Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

Vittorio Schweiger · University of Verona

Sonia Cipriani · University of Milan

Massimo Piergiuseppe Franchi

Abstract

An integrated intervention-based approach proved to be effective in finding severe acute maternal morbidity cases. Information on underlying causes and associated risk factors may improve prevention and treatment of obstetric morbidities, thus reducing feto-maternal adverse effects and hospital expenditures.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and fetal healthcare Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Emergency and Acute Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Volume 25, Issue 7, pp. 1025-1028

DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2011.614655

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