Maternal transport: an opportunity to improve the system of risk-appropriate care.
Journal of Perinatology · 2021-02-05 · Observational study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess how often maternal transport preceded pregnancy-related deaths and describe contributing factors and recommendations related to maternal transport. STUDY DESIGN: We used Ohio maternal mortality review committee (MMRC) data from 2010 to 2016. We defined two transport types among pregnancy-related deaths: field to hospital and hospital to hospital. We examined deaths determined by the MMRC to be potentially preventable by transfer to a higher level of care and described contributing factors and recommendations. RESULT: Among 136 pregnancy-related deaths, 56 (41.2%) were transported. Among 15 deaths identified as potentially preventable by transfer to a higher level of care, 5 were transported between hospitals. Contributing factors for 14 deaths included inadequate response by Emergency Medical Services and lack of transport to a higher level of care. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest opportunities for examining modification and adherence to existing protocols. Improving risk-appropriate maternal care systems is important for preventing pregnancy-related deaths.
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Interagency collaboration · Mortality & survival · Interfacility & critical care transport · Pregnant patients
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