Preventing COVID-19 Transmission on Labor and Delivery: A Decision Analysis
Conclusion Universal COVID-19 screening is generally the preferred option. However, in locations with high COVID-19 prevalence or where the local societal cost of one HCW being unavailable is the highest such as in rural areas, universal PPE may be cost-effective and preferred. This model may help to provide guidance regarding allocation of resources on L&D during these current and future pandemics.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Savitsky, Leah M. Albright, Catherine M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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