CESAREAN SECTIONS IN NON-TEACHING HOSPITALS

A review of 253 Cesarean sections in two non-teaching general hospitals was carried out to compare the results in these hospitals with the standards set by large teaching institutions. The results of the study were gratifying in that the incidence of Cesarean section was well within the accepted rate of 5% to 6% of deliveries. As well, the perinatal and maternal mortality and morbidity rates were comparatively low. It was apparent, however, that in these institutions there was a need for more accurate and detailed records and that there should be a reduction in the number of classical Cesarean operations. This study also revealed that there was a tendency to use blood transfusions and antibiotics without clear-cut indications.