# Sepsis in obstetrics score: Predicting morbidity among antenatal and postnatal women

## TL;DR

This study shows that the Sepsis in Obstetrics Score (SOS) can help identify high-risk pregnant and postnatal women, improving outcomes in low-resource areas.

## Contribution

The SOS score is validated as a practical tool for predicting severe outcomes in obstetric sepsis in resource-limited settings.

## Key findings

- Higher SOS scores correlate with increased maternal mortality and fetal complications.
- SOS is effective in identifying high-risk obstetric patients early.
- The tool is particularly useful in low-resource environments like India.

## Abstract

Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a significant impact in resource-limited settings like
India. The Sepsis in Obstetrics Score (SOS) has been validated as an effective tool to predict intensive care needs in obstetric sepsis.
This prospective observational study, conducted at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, from January 2021 to June 2022, included 225 antenatal
and postnatal women meeting two or more Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) criteria. The study found that higher SOS scores
were associated with worse maternal and fetal outcomes, including increased maternal mortality and fetal complications like stillbirth.
The SOS score proves to be a useful tool for early identification of high-risk obstetric patients, particularly in low-resource
settings.