The Pattern and Outcome of Obstetric Patients Getting Admitted in Surgical Critical Care Unit of Rural Tertiary Care Unit

Abstract

Background: Obstetric patients requiring critical care are a significant and growing concern worldwide, particularly in lowand middle-income countries. While obstetric patients are generally young and healthy, they can experience life-threatening complications during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum period. Surgical critical care units (SCCUs) are often the first-line of care for critically ill obstetric patients, providing specialized care for complex surgical cases. Aims and objectives: This study was conducted to know the pattern and outcome of obstetric patients getting admitted in surgical critical care unit of our rural tertiary care unit. Methodology: In this retrospective study, and we have collected the data from the records of one year duration, starting from 1st November 2021 to 30th September 2022 and statistically assessed. Results: A total of 54 patients were admitted in the study period and most of the patients were aged between 18-25 years. There was equal number of admissions noted between primi and multi gravida. 91% of the patients got admitted in the ICU post LSCS. 72% of the patients had PIH, 39% of the patients received blood and 44% received blood products during ICU care. Nearly 41% had to get ventilator support during the course of the treatment. Average number of the stay in ICU was 3 days. There were 15% of the patients who couldn’t survive. Conclusion: Despite being a tertiary care rural hospital with limited resources, we were able to effectively manage critical obstetric patients.