Current early warning scores may not accurately reflect the needs of pregnant women, leading to potential care gaps.
Misplaced metrics affect the quality of pre-hospital care specifically for recently pregnant women, creating concerns for maternal health outcomes.
The analysis calls for a reevaluation of existing metrics to better serve pregnant populations in pre-hospital settings.
Continued examination is crucial to develop effective early warning systems tailored for maternal care, ensuring health and safety for mothers and infants.
Abstract
Dr Stephanie Heys, Susan Rhind, Camella Main and Daisy Pegler discuss misplaced metrics when caring for pregnant and recently pregnant women in pre-hospital care.