Author:
Modri Stefanie,Sharma Mehar,Quigley Elizabeth,Anca Raluca,O’Hanlon Brianna,Pyle Elizabeth,Hussey Alicia,Hamm Rebecca,Nagpal Mohika,Trout Kimberly K.
Abstract
Background:
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternity mortality in the United States. The Code Crimson project aimed to enhance PPH management by implementing a standardized intervention bundle to mitigate morbidity and mortality associated with PPH.
Local Problem:
At a large Philadelphia tertiary hospital, health disparities existed for severe maternal morbidity and mortality, and PPH was a significant factor.
Methods:
A quality improvement design, using Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles and interrupted time series analysis, was undertaken.
Interventions:
The Code Crimson project implemented a standardized bundle to manage PPH, including blood product administration and massive transfusion protocol activation.
Results:
After implementing the Code Crimson bundle, there was a significant decrease in blood product use (P < .001), with minor reductions in packed red blood cell administration over 4 units and mean blood loss.
Conclusions:
The Code Crimson bundle effectively reduced blood product utilization for PPH treatment.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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