Naslov
The Frequency Of Performing Episiotomy In General County Hospital Pozega

Autori
Kitanović, Jelena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
South Eastern Europe Health Sciences Journal 3(Suppl 1) / - , 2013, 41-41

Skup
7th International Scientific Conference Udine-C group in Osijek, Croatia & 2nd International Scientific Conference in Health Sciences

Mjesto i datum
Osijek, Hrvatska, 19.09.2013. - 21.09.2013

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
episiotomy

Sažetak
Episiotomy is a gynecological surgical incision that allows the easier passing of the baby trough delivery paths. This is one of the most frequent surgical procedures performed on women. In this paper, episiotomy types, their complications and wound saturation will be explained. Furthermore, a data will be examined via retrospective analysis of medical documentation for the periods between January 1st 1999 – December 31st 1999 and January 1st 2005 – December 31st 2010 I General County Hospital Pozega. Institution in which the research was conducted: General County Hospital Pozega, CroatiaTime of research: April 2011 – May 2011, Population: women, Age of participants: 14 to 45 yearsMain result measures: episiotomy rates and laceration, perineum rupture levels and patient’s age Aim: to determine the changes in performing episiotomy since 1999Methods: retrospective study, data obtained via examining medical documentation, calculation of arithmetic means and standard deviations Results: a tendency of decline in performance of episiotomy has been seen among first-time mothers and such results are confirmed across the sample. In years preceding 2008, episiotomy was performed during nearly 70% of childbirths, after which we see a tendency of decline in numbers of performed episiotomies. In 2008 we have episiotomy in 63% of childbirths, 57% in 2010 and 49% in 2010.Among women who did not underwent episiotomy, grade I lacerations occurred in 22% of cases, grade II lacerations occurred in 14% of cases and grade III lacerations in less than 1% of cases. In 64% of cases of women who did not underwent episiotomy there was no laceration. Conclusion: The frequency of performing episiotomy has significantly declined in the last few years. The tendency of decline is seen among first-time mothers and such results are confirmed across the sample. It is necessary to further decrease the number of performed episiotomies in the coming period. The number of performed episiotomies can be decreased by additional education of pregnant women and midwives. By changing the positions in which women give birth and by developing the trust between midwives and obstetricians that number can be additionally reduced. By reducing the number of performed episiotomies we can decrease costs of treatment and contribute significantly to the recovery of women.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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