The impact of Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) training in low-resource countries

201534 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lee Dresang

María Mercedes Ancheta González · Centro Universitario de Occidente

John W. Beasley

Maura Carolina Bustillo · Universidad Metropolitana de Honduras

Jim Damos

Mark Deutchman · University of Colorado Denver

Ann Evensen

Norma González de Ancheta · Centro Universitario de Occidente

José Rojas‐Suarez

Abstract

In low-income countries, ALSO training was associated with decreased in-hospital maternal mortality, episiotomy use, and PPH. AMTSL and vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery increased in frequency after ALSO training.

Topics & Keywords

Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and fetal healthcare Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 131, Issue 2, pp. 209-215

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.05.015

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