What: A study reviewing pregnancy-related hemorrhage deaths in California from 2014 to 2018 discovered that over 60% of cases were preventable. The analysis found that delays in recognition, response, or inadequate blood products were common factors.
Key line: “Optimizing system-based approaches for hemorrhage preparedness, detection, and management is critical to reducing preventable deaths.”
Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology
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