Obstetric protocols in the setting of a pandemic

Semin Perinatol. 2020 Oct;44(6):151295. doi: 10.1016/j.semperi.2020.151295. Epub 2020 Jul 24.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review key areas that should be considered and modified in our obstetric protocols, specifically: 1) Patient triage, 2) Labor and delivery unit policies, 3) Special considerations for personal protective equipment (PPE) needs in obstetrics, 4) Intrapartum management, and 5) Postpartum care.

Keywords: Epidemic; Obstetric protocols; Pandemic; Public health.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • Delivery, Obstetric / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Labor, Obstetric
  • Obstetrics / methods*
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Postnatal Care / methods
  • Pregnancy
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Triage / methods