PNM Activities
Annual PMG Reports [ Download Adobe Acrobat Reader ]Oct 2006 [doc]
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 are now available for use.
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
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.