Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Dec 2000
Antenatal, neonatal and post neonatal deaths evaluated by medical audit. A population-based study in northern Norway - 1976 to 1997.
Perinatal committees evaluate deaths by medical audit to improve antenatal and neonatal care. We report data from Troms County from 1976 to 1997. ⋯ The improvement is due to a reduction in intrapartum deaths and early neonatal mortality in preterms. A constant high rate of unexpected intrauterine deaths in non-hospitalized patients is a challenge for antenatal health care providers.