Result of adherence to the modified early obstetric warning system to prevent morbidity and mortality from sepsis
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https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2025.86705Keywords:
Obstetric Nursing, Pregnancy, Risk Assessment; Sepsis, Clinical ProtocolsAbstract
Objective: to analyze the contribution of adherence to a modified early obstetric warning system for the prevention of morbidity and mortality due to sepsis in pregnant women. Method: quantitative, documentary, retrospective study, using data from the medical records of pregnant women undergoing obstetric screening with sepsis criteria. Data were collected using structured forms, tabulated, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Research Ethics Committee approved the research protocol. Results: according to data from 105 pregnant women, signs of sepsis were identified using the Modified Early Obstetric Warning System in 47.3% of cases. Based on the early identification of sepsis, the sepsis bundle was opened by obstetric nurses in 100% of cases. Conclusion: it is evident that adherence to the Modified Early Obstetric Warning System based on evidence of triggers, bundles, and protocols can help in timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent or limit the severity of sepsis morbidity in pregnant women, as well as facilitate patient-centered interdisciplinary care.
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