During childbirth, a fourth-degree perineal laceration is a full-thickness tear that extends through the internal anal sphincter and into the rectal mucosa (see Figure 1). These lacerations differ from third-degree perineal…
Supporting women, families, and clinicians with information, emotional support, and health care resources should be part of an institutional response after a severe maternal event. A multidisciplinary approach is needed…
Abstract Objective To decrease rates of admission hypothermia (<36 °C) in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) newborns (<1,500 g). Design Quality improvement initiative. Setting/Local Problem Urban, Level IV NICU with 32 patient beds….