Abstract
Data from 1268 deliveries were analyzed and infant outcome was followed using the 2-way television link between a small community hospital and a university neonatal center. Scoring based on 36 prenatal risk characteristics found 26% of the mothers to be at high risk. This high-risk group accounted for 64% of the infant transfers and 67% of the neonatal deaths. Screening of obstetric patients using a prenatal risk score is advised.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Hospital Departments / organization & administration*
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Hospitals, Community
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Hospitals, University
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Humans
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Infant Mortality
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature
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Mass Screening / methods*
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Maternal Health Services / organization & administration
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology*
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Risk
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Telecommunications*
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Transportation of Patients