Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
To determine the effect of implementing a standardized preterm labor (PTL) algorithm in a multiple hospital health system.
METHODS:
We performed a prospective evaluation of patients presenting with PTL at 34 hospitals within the Trinity Health System. Prior to implementation of a PTL algorithm, patients presenting with PTL symptoms were assessed in a manner determined by the clinician. After training, a PTL evaluation algorithm was impleme… Show more
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