A simple checklist for preventing major complications associated with cesarean delivery.

Patrick Duff

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A simple checklist for preventing major complications associated with cesarean delivery.

January 5, 2011

Duff P. Obstet Gynecol. 2010;116(6):1393-1396.

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This article proposes using an evidence-based checklist to prevent serious complications around pre-, peri-, and post-cesarean care.

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