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Maternal and Perinatal Mortality Flashcards

1
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what is maternal mortability

A

the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of a pregnancy

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2
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what is maternal morbidity

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severe health complications occurring in pregnancy and delivery not resulting in death

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3
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why do mothers die

A

direct deaths
indirect deaths
late deaths

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4
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what is direct deaths

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those related to obstetric complications during pregnancy

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what is indirect deaths

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associated with a disorder the effect of which is exacberated during pregnancy

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6
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what is late deaths

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occur >42 days after pregnancy

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7
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what is the 3 delays model

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delay in decision to seek care
delay in reaching care
delay in recieving care

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what is maternal mortality ratio

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number of maternal deaths during a period of time

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9
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what is the maternal mortality rate

A

number of maternal deaths in give period

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10
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what is the lifetime risk of maternal death

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probability of maternal death during a womans reproductive life

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11
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what is the definition of a still birth

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birth of a dead baby after 20/24/28 weeks of gestation

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what is the definition of early neonatal death

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death of a baby within the first week of life

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13
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what is the definition of late neonatal death

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death of a baby within the first 28 days of life

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14
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what is the definition of perinatal mortality

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includes stillbirth and neonatal mortality

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15
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what is the definition of infant mortality

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death of an infantt within the first year of its life

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16
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what is the definition of child mortality

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death of a child within the first 5 years of its life

17
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what are the methods for measuring maternal deaths

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facitility based- registries, health information systems, maternal death enquires, audit
community based- notification by law, vital registration

18
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how do we prevent mortality

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antenatal care, skilled attendant at birth

19
Q

what is essential for emergency obstetric care

A 
clean delivery
active manegent 
blood transfuon
antibiotcis
manual removal of placenta
20
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what is essential new born care

A

ensuring the baby is breathing
start new born on exclusive breastfeeding
keep the baby warm
wash hands

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