Section 1: Clinical Principles
Table of contents
Obstetric triage aims at rapidly assessing and prioritizing pregnant individuals when they present for care, based on the urgency or acuity of their medical needs. It is a critical component of maternal health care.
1.1.1 Basic Principles When Providing Care
1.1.2 Infection Prevention and Control
1.1.4 Basic Principles for Procedures
1.1.5 Clinical Use of Blood, Blood Products, and Replacement Fluids
1.1.6 Replacement Fluids: Simple Substitutes for Transfusion
Latest updates in Section 1: Clinical Principles
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently updated its Standards for Maternal and Neonatal Care. These standards are part of the WHO Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth Care (IMPAC) Package, aiming to improve the health and survival of women and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. The updated guidelines emphasize the importance of high-quality care around childbirth, focusing on eight domains of quality care to ensure better outcomes for mothers and babies.