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Characterization of patients with frequent utilization of the obstetric triage unit: A retrospective cohort study.

Christopher NauJason BenedictCasey CosgroveCynthia ShellhaasErinn M HadeTara RubergHeather A Frey
Published in: American journal of perinatology (2023)
Superusers, compared to non-superusers, have distinct clinical and demographic characteristics and are more likely to be seen in the triage unit at earlier gestational ages. Superusers tended to have a higher proportion of visits for hypertensive disease and had an increased risk of cesarean delivery.
Keyphrases
  • emergency department
  • pregnant women
  • weight gain
  • blood pressure
  • birth weight
  • body mass index
  • weight loss