ACOG Committee Opinion #590: preparing for clinical emergencies in obstetrics and gynecology.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

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ACOG Committee Opinion #590: preparing for clinical emergencies in obstetrics and gynecology.

April 30, 2014

Improvement AC of O and GC on PS and Q. Obstet Gynecol. 2014;123(3):722-5.

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This guideline details strategies to ensure care teams in obstetrics and gynecology are prepared to safely manage emergencies. Recommendations include incident debriefings, early warning systems, rapid response systems, and structured communication tools.

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