Table 2 Identification of postpartum cases and inclusion criteria
From: Postpartum maternal morbidity requiring hospital admission in Lusaka, Zambia – a descriptive study
Emergency Admission Ward | Gynaecology Wards | Labour Ward | Surgical Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Source of identification of cases | Admission Register | Discharge Register | Admission Register | Discharge Register |
Inclusion criteria to be defined as postpartum admissions | All cases recorded as postpartum. All cases with infected caesarean section wound. All cases with infected episiotomy/perineal tears. | All cases recorded as postpartum. All cases with infected caesarean section wound. All cases with infected episiotomy/perineal tears. Any non-obstetric conditions e.g. malaria, PTB, pneumonia, meningitis. | All cases recorded as postpartum. | All cases of breast abscess/mastitis |