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ACOG Committee Opinion #590: preparing for clinical emergencies in obstetrics and gynecology.

July 19, 2017

Improvement AC of O and GC on PS and Q. Obstet Gynecol. 2014;123(3):722-5.

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This guideline details strategies to ensure care teams in obstetrics and gynecology are prepared to safely manage emergencies. Recommendations include incident debriefings, early warning systems, rapid response systems, and structured communication tools.

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