Abstract
(Obstet Gynecol. 2017;130(6):e291–e297) Large-scale catastrophic events or disasters cause evacuation of as many as 20 hospitals per year. In general, health care institutions play an important role in effective disaster mitigation planning. However, the obstetric population is unique and particularly vulnerable to patient volume surge, unpredictable resource use, infectious disease, and trauma. Obstetric units and their associated patient populations thereby warrant special consideration in the event of a disaster. New publications from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness through the definition of specific levels of maternity care and protocols specific to obstetric triage.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
