Abstract
In 14,501 deliveries at one hospital there have been no maternal deaths. Several factors have contributed to this eight-year record:
1. Immediate availability of blood and liberal use in anemia and in abnormal bleeding has prevented deaths from hemorrhage.
2. Antibiotics and early ambulation have reduced infections.
3. Spinal anesthetics reduce hemorrhage and allow for greater flexibility in combating complications at delivery.
4. Consultations are required for certain complications, are freely available in all cases, and give the advantage of two opinions instead of one.
5. Good nursing care is essential.
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