Innovations in vital signs measurement for the detection of hypertension and shock in pregnancy

Innovations in vital signs measurement for the detection of hypertension and shock in pregnancy

Abstract Approximately 820 women die in pregnancy and childbirth every day worldwide, with 99% of these occurring in low-resource settings. The most common causes of maternal mortality are haemorrhage, sepsis and hypertensive disorders. There are established, effective solutions to these complicatio...

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Main Authors: Nicola Vousden, Hannah L. Nathan, Andrew H. Shennan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Low resource
Vital signs
Hypertension
Shock index
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0533-4

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