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Investigating stillbirths using a simplified obstetric events-based protocol.

T L W Lim1, K H Tan, C S Tee

  • 1Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899.

Singapore Medical Journal
|January 29, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated an obstetric events-based protocol for stillbirth investigation, finding it effective in tailoring investigations and reducing costs. While 37.7% of cases remained unexplained, the protocol improved diagnostic efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Clinical Pathology

Background:

  • Stillbirth investigation often remains challenging, with elusive causes.
  • Limited protocols exist for systematic stillbirth evaluation.
  • A novel obstetric events-based protocol was developed for cost-effective local use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the first obstetric events-based protocol for stillbirth investigation.
  • To assess the protocol's ability to provide adequate and cost-effective investigations.
  • To determine protocol compliance and its impact on diagnostic outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study involving 61 stillbirths was conducted.
  • Data collected included protocol compliance and the nature of investigations performed.

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  • The study compared outcomes against a total of 16,980 births.

    • Main Results:

    • Protocol compliance was observed in 83.6% of cases.
    • The protocol helped minimize costs in 29.5% of cases by guiding selected investigations.
    • Despite protocol implementation, 37.7% of stillbirth cases remained unexplained.

    Conclusions:

    • An obstetric events-based protocol facilitates tailored and appropriate investigations for stillbirths.
    • The protocol optimizes investigations and reduces unnecessary healthcare expenditures.
    • Further refinement, such as post-delivery serum investigations, could enhance diagnostic yield for specific causes.