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David J, Jain S. Analysis of Clinical Profile of the Obstetric High Dependency Unit admissions in a Tertiary Care Centre. Health Science Monitor 2025; 4 (3) :228-233
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shrimant Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Medical College and Hospital, Near Kattha mill, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Background Obstetric high-risk cases pose a challenge in management. The role of the High Dependency Unit is to provide adequate care and management. This study aimed to analyse the clinical profile of patients admitted to the HDU in various facets, including socio-demographic characteristics, admission indications, and outcomes.
Methods This is a descriptive, retrospective observational study of 72 cases that required HDU admission between January 2022 and June 2022. A descriptive method and univariate analysis were used for statistical analysis.
Results The HDU admission rate was calculated to be 8.9%. The majority (43%) of women belonged to the 20-30 age group, had a lower socio-economic status (57%), and were un-booked (78%). Obstetric complications accounted for 65% of the admissions, with anaemia being the major contributing cause in 18% of the cases. The majority (53%) of the women were discharged after a complete recovery. The mortality was zero. Socioeconomic status, antenatal booking status, and type of complication showed significance for outcome with a p < 0.05.
Conclusion HDU serving as an intermediate level of care could facilitate earlier admission of high-risk cases from the time of detection, thereby promoting proper monitoring and care.
Methods This is a descriptive, retrospective observational study of 72 cases that required HDU admission between January 2022 and June 2022. A descriptive method and univariate analysis were used for statistical analysis.
Results The HDU admission rate was calculated to be 8.9%. The majority (43%) of women belonged to the 20-30 age group, had a lower socio-economic status (57%), and were un-booked (78%). Obstetric complications accounted for 65% of the admissions, with anaemia being the major contributing cause in 18% of the cases. The majority (53%) of the women were discharged after a complete recovery. The mortality was zero. Socioeconomic status, antenatal booking status, and type of complication showed significance for outcome with a p < 0.05.
Conclusion HDU serving as an intermediate level of care could facilitate earlier admission of high-risk cases from the time of detection, thereby promoting proper monitoring and care.
Keywords: High-Dependency care, Critical care, Obstetrics, Maternal morbidity, Pregnancy complications
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/05/14 | Accepted: 2025/08/19 | Published: 2025/08/19
Received: 2025/05/14 | Accepted: 2025/08/19 | Published: 2025/08/19
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