Profile of Cause Specific Mortality In A Tertiary Care Hospital: Ujjain Experience
Profile of Cause Specific Mortality In A Tertiary Care Hospital: Ujjain Experience
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v8i6.1327Keywords:
Deaths, MCCD, ICD-10, diseases, profileAbstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to highlight the profile of deaths in a tertiary care hospital attached to a Medical College in central India. With reference to the highlights, the study deals the future plan for the improvement in patient care, teaching, training and research. Method: The data was collected with the help of a proforma and studying the Medical Certificate of Cause of Deaths (MCCD) in a calendar year 2015. After filling a proformas for all deaths, these proformas were analysed and a conclusion was drawn. Results: The present study reveals that the total deaths in the year 2015 were 459 and most number of deaths were from department of Medicine. The most common cause of death was Cerebrovascular accidents in the year 2015. Approximately 80 % deaths were within 48 hours of hospital admission. Conclusion: There is a shift in the trends in deaths patterns in India from communicable diseases to the non- communicable diseases. Around 80 % deaths were noted within 48 hours of hospital admission, which needs an upgradation of emergency & super-speciality medical services. [Vishal S NJIRM 2017; 8(6):25-29]
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