Handheld ultrasound to avert maternal and neonatal deaths in 2 regions of the Philippines: an iBuntis® intervention study

Handheld ultrasound to avert maternal and neonatal deaths in 2 regions of the Philippines: an iBuntis® intervention study

Abstract Background The major causes of maternal and neonatal mortality in the Philippines are hemorrhages and obstructed labor due to placental implantation abnormalities (PIAs), twin pregnancies and fetal malpresentations. All of which are all easily detected by ultrasound. However, women in rural...

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Main Authors: Godofreda V. Dalmacion, Ramon T. Reyles, Antonia E. Habana, Lalaine Mae V. Cruz, Maricelle C. Chua, Analyn T. Ngo, Milagros J. Tia-Jocson, Emmanuel S. Baja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Handheld ultrasound
Screening
Access to prenatal care
Maternal and neonatal mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1658-8

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