Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: a maternal transport briefing form and checklist.

Kelly S Gibson; David McLean

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: a maternal transport briefing form and checklist.

December 23, 2020

Gibson KS, McLean D. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020;223(5):B12-B15.

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Patient transport is vulnerable to a range of errors that can affect patient care. This guidance explores the use of a checklist to standardize team communication and coordination during maternal transport between two locations.

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