A survey of Unites States obstetric anesthesiologists ’ perceived value of obstetric anesthesiology fellowship

In the United Staes of America (USA), subspecialty training in obstetric anesthesiology is associated with improved patient outcomes and reduced anesthesia-related morbidity and mortality.1 –2 The 2015 consensus statement defining levels of maternal care by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) promotes regionalization of high-risk obstetric services to improve maternal outcomes.3 The consensus statement prop oses staffing models for each level of perinatal birth center.
Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Short Report Source Type: research