Obstetrics & Gynecology

Maternal Sepsis, Part 6: Risk Mitigation

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 5: Treating

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 4: Diagnosing

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 3: Screening

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 2: Definitions, Risk Factors, & Characteristics

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 1: Introduction/Overview

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Placental Abruption: A Team Approach Using the 4 R’s

Placental abruption is a life-threatening complication for both the fetus and the mother. Outcomes are optimized when health care teams focus on the 4 R’s: team readiness, recognition of the condition, and an organized, evidence-based response utilizing risk mitigation strategies….