Current approach and attitudes toward neonatal near-miss and perinatal audits: An exploratory international survey.
Poliana de Barros MedeirosHelen G LileyChristine J AndrewsAdrienne GordonAlexander E P HeazellAlison L KentSusannah H LeisherVicki J FlenadyPublished in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2022)
Neonatal near-miss audit is viewed as a valuable tool to reduce adverse neonatal outcomes. There was reasonable consensus that NNM encompassed evidence of birth asphyxia and/or advanced neonatal resuscitation. Data from this international survey identifies a starting point for a consensus definition of NNM, which can be used for perinatal audits to identify opportunities for improvement.