Validation of Code Red: a proposal for the treatment of obstetric hemorrhage/Validacion del Codigo Rojo: una propuesta para el tratamiento de la hemorragia obstetrica

Objective. Evaluate the effect of scenario-based simulation training and management guidelines on the prevention and treatment of obstetric hemorrhage. Methods. This quasi-experimental before-and-after study measured the effect of an intervention that used simulation scenarios, together with the del...

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Published in:Revista panamericana de salud pública Vol. 34; no. 4; p. 244
Main Authors: Alvarez, Gladis Adriana Velez, Jaramillo, Bernardo Agudelo, Davila, Joaquin Gomez, Tobon, John J. Zuleta
Format: Journal Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Pan American Health Organization 01-10-2013
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Summary:Objective. Evaluate the effect of scenario-based simulation training and management guidelines on the prevention and treatment of obstetric hemorrhage. Methods. This quasi-experimental before-and-after study measured the effect of an intervention that used simulation scenarios, together with the delivery of reminders as part of the strategy, to train health workers in the recognition and treatment of obstetric hemorrhage. The intervention consisted of two one-day training sessions conducted six months apart. The effect on patient management was evaluated by reviewing the patients' clinical histories 24 months before and 18 months after the intervention. Results. In tests administered to the group of health workers who received the training, their median grade increased from 55% correct answers before the training to 85% afterwards (P < 0,001). Before the training, there were 124 cases of hemorrhage (2.1%), whereas after the intervention the incidence fell to 86 (1.8%), representing a 16.5% decline (RR = 0.84; CI 95% = 0.6-1.1). The use of oxytocin increased from 58.3% to 74.1% (RR = 3; CI 95% = 1.0-1.6) and active monitoring during the immediate puerperium rose from 5% to 36.5% (RR = 4; CI 95%: 3.0-18.1). Conclusions. The intervention increased the use of beneficial practices for the prevention and early detection of hemorrhage, resulting in an improvement in the incidence of hemorrhage, although it was not statistically significant. It is essential to use simulation training on a regular basis, together with additional strategies adapted to local conditions and the circumstances of the particular group. Key words Maternal mortality; postpartum hemorrhage; simulation; women's health; Colombia. Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto del entrenamiento en una guia de manejo, con base en escenarios de simulacion, sobre la prevencion y el tratamiento de la hemorragia obstetrica. Metodos. Se realizo un estudio cuasi experimental de medicion antes y despues. La intervencion consistio en dos jornadas--con diferencia de seis meses--de capacitacion en escenarios de simulacion en el reconocimiento y el tratamiento de la hemorragia obstetrica y la entrega de recordatorios con la estrategia. Se evaluo el efecto sobre el manejo de las pacientes mediante la revision de las historias clinicas 24 meses antes y 18 meses despues de la intervencion. Resultados. En los 445 miembros del personal de salud capacitados, la mediana de la calificacion paso de 55% de respuestas correctas--antes de la capacitacion--a 85% despues (P < 0,001). Se presentaron 124 (2,1%) casos de hemorragia antes y 86 (1,8%) despues de la intervencion, con una disminucion de la incidencia de 16,5% (riesgo relativo [RR] 0,84; intervalo de confianza de 95% [IC95%]: 0,6-1,1). El empleo de la oxitocina aumento de 58,3% a 74,1% (RR: 1,3; IC95%: 1,0-1,6) y la vigilancia activa del puerperio inmediato paso de 5% a 36,5% (RR: 7,4; IC95%: 3,0-18,1). Conclusiones. La intervencion realizada incremento el uso de algunas practicas beneficiosas para la prevencion y deteccion temprana de la hemorragia, y obtuvo una mejoria no estadisticamente significativa en la incidencia de hemorragia. Es necesario implementar entrenamientos de simulacion de una manera periodica, acompanados de otras estrategias ajustadas a la realidad local y a las circunstancias del grupo. Palabras clave Mortalidad materna; hemorragia postparto; simulacion; salud de la mujer; Colombia.
ISSN:1020-4989