Maternal Deaths Due to Sepsis in the State of Michigan, 1999-2006.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify maternal deaths due to sepsis in the state of Michigan, review the events leading to diagnosis, and evaluate treatment to identify areas for improvement.

Methods

A case series was collected for maternal deaths due to sepsis from a cohort of maternal deaths in the state of Michigan. The study period was 1999-2006 and included deaths during pregnancy and up to 42 days postpartum. Cases were identified using Maternal Mortality Surveillance records from the Michigan Department of Community Health. Each case was reviewed by all authors.

Results

Maternal sepsis was the cause of death in 15% (22/151) of pregnancy-related deaths. Of 22 deaths, 13 women presented to the hospital with sepsis, two developed sepsis during hospitalization, and seven developed

SUBMITTER: Bauer ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4564866 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature