Use of Postpartum Hemorrhage Checklist during Vaginal Deliveries: A Quality Improvement Study
Conclusion This study demonstrated successful implementation of a checklist protocol where no checklist was previously being used, with sustained use in an average of 67% of PPH cases over 20 months. Checklist use was consistent across subgroups and was associated with higher use of interventions shown to lower blood loss.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Bruce, Katharine E. Desai, Shivani Reilly, Kelly Keil, Arianna Swanson, Michelle Cobb, Benjamin Zahn, Katelin McKenzie, Christine Coviello, Elizabeth Mallampati, Divya Tully, Kristin P. Kolarczyk, Lavinia Maaske, Shannon Quist-Nelson, Johanna Tags: Original Article Source Type: research