Introduction of an obstetric-specific medical emergency team for obstetric crises: implementation and experience.

Gabriella G. Gosman; Marie R. Baldisseri; Karen L. Stein; Trish A. Nelson; Susan H. Pedaline; Jonathan H. Waters; Hyagriv N. Simhan

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Introduction of an obstetric-specific medical emergency team for obstetric crises: implementation and experience.

November 28, 2007

Gosman GG, Baldisseri MR, Stein KL, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008;198(4):367.e1-7.

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Implementation of rapid response systems is designed to improve patient outcomes, but there has been controversy over their effectiveness. This study describes the implementation of an obstetrics-specific medical emergency team and early learnings from their experiences.

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