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Puerperal sepsis and maternal mortality: what role can new technologies play?
Author(s) -
Hussein J.,
Fortney J.A.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.01.010
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , sepsis , antibiotics , antibiotic prophylaxis , developed country , surgery , population , environmental health , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Objective : To identify new and underutilized technologies to reduce maternal mortality related to puerperal sepsis in developing countries. Method : Review of current medical literature. Result : The literature indicates that infection‐control protocols and evidence‐based procedures—including prophylactic antibiotics for cesarean section or preterm rupture of membranes, and updated antibiotic regimens—should be widely adopted. Devices such as hand rubs, needle‐disposal systems, and rapid microbiological diagnostic tests can improve compliance and efficiency. Operational research on promising developments like vaginal cleansing with antiseptics, vitamin A supplementation, and prophylactic antibiotics in high‐risk women is needed. Conclusion : Sepsis management continues to depend on good implementation of established technologies. Program‐based approaches are required to improve uptake.