Key result
The proportion of pregnancy-related ICU admissions due to postpartum hemorrhage significantly increased from 23.0% in 2008-2011 to 38.5% in 2012-2016.
Population
491 severe maternal cases in any trimester of pregnancy or within 42 days of delivery admitted to 3 ICUs in…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Warrants heightened PPH preparedness in obstetric ICUs; leaves open explanations for stable maternal and fetal outcomes.
Cohort (n=491)
Yes
Effect estimate: ARR -15.53% (95% CI -24.49 to -6.57)
Absolute Event Rate: 38.5% vs 23%
p-value: p=0.002
The rate of intensive care admissions for postpartum hemorrhage increased significantly from 2008 to 2016 in Beijing, while maternal mortality and fetal loss remained unchanged.
Zhao et al. (2018) conducted a cohort in Pregnancy-related ICU admissions (n=491). Time period 2012-2016 vs. Time period 2008-2011 was evaluated on Postpartum hemorrhage as diagnosis for ICU admission (ARR -15.53%, 95% CI -24.49 to -6.57, p=0.002). The proportion of pregnancy-related ICU admissions due to postpartum hemorrhage significantly increased from 23.0% in 2008-2011 to 38.5% in 2012-2016.
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