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Erschienen in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 1/2018

01.02.2018 | Invited Review Article

The Partograph in Childbirth: An Absolute Essentiality or a Mere Exercise?

verfasst von: Asha R. Dalal, Ameya C. Purandare

Erschienen in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Ausgabe 1/2018

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Abstract

WHO has recommended use of the partograph, a low-tech paper form that has been hailed as an effective tool for the early detection of maternal and fetal complications during childbirth. Yet despite decades of training and investment, implementation rates and capacity to correctly use the partograph remain low in resource-limited settings. Nevertheless, competent use of the partograph, especially using newer technologies, can save maternal and fetal lives by ensuring that labor is closely monitored and that life-threatening complications such as obstructed labor are identified and treated. To address the challenges for using partograph among health workers, health-care systems must establish an environment that supports its correct use. Health-care staff should be updated by providing training and asking them about the difficulties faced at their health center. Then only the real potential of this wonderful tool will be maximally utilized.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Partograph in Childbirth: An Absolute Essentiality or a Mere Exercise?
verfasst von
Asha R. Dalal
Ameya C. Purandare
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2018
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Ausgabe 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Elektronische ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-017-1051-y

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