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Protocols in obstetric units: their use in Wales in 1983 *
Author(s) -
Owen B.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1987.tb05285.x
Subject(s) - medicine , welsh , perinatal mortality , obstetrics , pregnancy , gynecology , family medicine , fetus , philosophy , linguistics , biology , genetics
Summary The Welsh Perinatal Mortality Initiative carried out an extensive enquiry into perinatal deaths in Wales between 1984 and 1986 and their report was published by the Secretary of State for Wales in December 1986. One aspect examined was the obstetric anaesthetic service and a comprehensive questionnaire was sent to all obstetric units where Caesarean sections are carried out. One of the questions was on the use of protocols in obstetrics and the results presented are disappointing.