PNM Activities
Annual PMG Reports [ Download Adobe Acrobat Reader ]2006/2007 [ pdf ]
2004/2005 [ pdf ]
2003/2004 [ pdf ]
Review of the Classifications
The current versions of PSANZ-Perinatal Death Classification (PSANZ-PDC) and PSANZ Neonatal Death Classification (PSANZ-NDC) are dated November 2004. The classifications and the Guide for Use are now included in Section 7 of the Perinatal Mortality Audit Guideline. For further information please contact a member of the PNM Steering group.
The PSANZ Guideline for Perinatal Mortality Audit is now available for use.
The guidelines and classifications are currently being updated. Please contact us if you would like to participate
in this update.
Classification of Postneonatal Deaths
The PMG has set up a Working Party to consider the development of a classification for postneonatal deaths. For further details please contact Annabelle Chan.
PNM Publications
Dawn Ender. JPCH.
Chan A, King JF, Flenady V, Haslam R, Tudehope DI. Classification of perinatal deaths: Development of the Australian and New Zealand Classification.
J Paediatr Child Health 2004;40:340-347.
Flenady V, Hockey R, Tudehope D, Coorey M, King J. Unexplained fetal death in Queensland 1994-1999: A population based analysis using routinely collected data. In: PSANZ 7th Annual Congress proceedings, Tasmania, Australia; 2003 pA90.
Flenady V, Chan A, Haslam R, King JF, Tudehope DI, McCowan L. Cause specific perinatal mortality in Australia and New Zealand using a new clinical classification system (ANZACPM and ANZADC). In: PSANZ 7th Annual Congress proceedings, Tasmania, Australia; 2003 pA87.