Leveraging electronic alerts to enhance the detection of post-operative complications in the emergency department after gynecologic surgery

Complications are a risk of surgery. Delayed recognition of post-operative complications can exacerbate morbidity. Delays of care in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) is multifactorial, and strategies to mitigate the risks for post-surgical patients have not been well-described. For patients whose care spans across different units and specialties, electronic warning systems are a known tool to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research