Table 1.
Identified near-miss events in Kassala hospital, Sudan 2008 - 2010
| Near-Miss event | Number | Percentage of the total |
|---|---|---|
| Hemorrhage | 93 | 40.8 |
| Ectopic | 10 | 4.4 |
| Abortion | 4 | 1.8 |
| Placenta previa | 8 | 3.5 |
| Abruptio placentae | 18 | 7.9 |
| Postpartum hemorrohage | 53 | 23.2 |
| Other | 00 | 00 |
| Hypertensive disorders | 41 | 18 |
| Pre-eclampsia | 28 | 12.3 |
| Eclampsia | 13 | 5.7 |
| Dystocia | 18 | 7.9 |
| Impending rupture | 13 | 5.7 |
| Ruptured uterus | 5 | 2.2 |
| Infection | 49 | 21.5 |
| Anemia | 27 | 11.8 |
| Total | 228 | 100 |