Maternal Comorbidity Index Validated for Predicting Severe Maternal Morbidity
What: An analysis of over 20,000 women at 17 US hospitals found that an existing “risk score” system to flag severe maternal morbidity accurately predicted serious issues.
Key Line: “The expanded maternal comorbidity index… was externally valid, and findings support the ongoing use of this tool.”
Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology
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