The role of the maternal-fetal medicine subspecialist in review and prevention of maternal deaths.

Journal Article

The maternal-fetal medicine subspecialist plays a critical role in the evaluation and management of women with obstetrical and medical comorbidities. These women have a higher risk for obstetrical morbidity, "near miss," and maternal mortality. Maternal death surveillance is essential to understand the factors that contribute to maternal mortality. Maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists' involvement and leadership in peer review of maternal deaths can provide guidance in developing and supporting management protocols to the obstetrical community and health care facilities.

Full Text

Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Brown, H; Small, M

Published Date

  • February 2012

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 36 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 27 - 30

PubMed ID

  • 22280862

Pubmed Central ID

  • 22280862

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-075X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/j.semperi.2011.09.006

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States