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Maternal sepsis in intensive care unit at Omdurman New Hospital-Tertiary Obstetric Facility, Khartoum-Sudan
Introduction: Sever sepsis and septic shock contributes to maternal morbidity and
mortality. The etiology of sever sepsis and septic shock during pregnancy and postpartum
result from obstetric related or non-obstetric related conditions. Objectives:
It aimed to determine rate, characters, morbidity and mortality of septic obstetric
cases at Omdurman New Hospital. Methods: It was a descriptive, prospective, analytic,
cross-sectional hospital based total coverage study; conducted at Omdurman
New Hospital (ONH), Khartoum-Sudan. Results: Sever sepsis and septic shock rate
1.16 (13/1124 = 1.16%) of hospital pregnancy complication admission. Hyperthermia,
Tachycardia and hypotension are the main presenting clinical findings and uterine
infection is the main focus of sepsis. The mean average Intensive Care Unit
(ICU) stay is 6.3-day. Organs dysfunctions are the main morbidity and mortality is
reported in five cases. Conclusion: Sever sepsis and septic shock contributes in maternal
morbidity and mortality. Safe obstetric care prevents maternal sepsis and improves
the outcome. Management of sever sepsis and septic shock remains a challenge
in obstetric medicine