4 Ds of increased obstetric mortality

Q; What are the 4 Delays (also called 4 Ds) of increased obstetric mortality?

Answer:

• Delay in decision
• Delay in transferring
• Delay in arranging (medical help)
• Delay in initiation (emergency treatment including IV Oxytocin, uterine massage and others)*

* Click here to see Obstetric Hemorrhage Checklist from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.