Use of fetal fibronectin testing in women transferred for threatened preterm labour in remote far north Queensland.

CONCLUSION: Adherence to clinical guidelines and greater availability and use of fetal fibronectin testing in Cape York have the potential to reduce aeromedical transfers for threatened preterm labour. Substantial inpatient and excess outpatient stays could be avoided with associated reduction in health system and social costs. Strategies to improve adherence to guidelines and increase access to testing are required.
PMID: 30175874 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Rural Remote Health - September 3, 2018 Category: Rural Health Authors: Downing SG, Wright R, Marquardt T, Callander E Tags: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Source Type: research