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Table 2 Indications for caesarean section and number transfused

From: Evaluation of blood reservation and use for caesarean sections in a tertiary maternity unit in south western Nigeria

Indication

Frequency

No. transfused

Units received

CPD*

61

6

9 (10.1%)

Previous Scar

52

7

16 (18%)

Fetal distress

34

3

5 (5.6%)

Placenta praevia

22

9

21(23.6%)

Breech

20

1

1 (1.1%)

Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia

19

2

4 (4.5%)

PL#/Obst##. Labour

17

3

7 (7.9%)

Failed Induction

12

1

1 (1.1%)

BOH**

9

-

-

Abnormal CTG

9

-

-

Malpositioning

8

1

1 (1.1%)

Multiple pregnancy

8

2

5 (5.6%)

Cervical dystocia

8

-

-

PMTCT+

8

1

4 (4.5%)

Malpresentation

5

1

1 (1.1%)

HbSS***

3

2

7 (7.9%)

Abruptio placenta

3

2

7 (7.9%)

Others

29

-

-

   

89 (100%)

  1. * Cehalopelvic disproportion # Prolonged labour
  2. ** Bad obstetrics history ## Obstructed labour
  3. + Prevention of mother to child transmission *** Sickle cell anaemia