Global resuscitation alliance consensus recommendations for developing emergency care systems: Reducing perinatal...

Area of Science:

• Perinatal and neonatal health
• Public health systems
• Emergency medicine

Background:

• Perinatal and neonatal deaths represent a growing share of under-five mortality.
• Effective interventions are needed to address this critical public health issue.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline essential elements for reducing perinatal mortality.
• To identify barriers to implementing these elements.
• To highlight the role of emergency care systems in high-mortality settings.

Main Methods:

• Categorization of essential perinatal and postnatal care based on care-seeking behaviors.
• Assessment of access to primary and advanced neonatal care facilities.
• Analysis of the role of emergency care systems.

Main Results:

• Essential care elements span from initial care-seeking to advanced neonatal interventions.
• Barriers to care access and implementation are significant.
• Emergency care systems are pivotal in overcoming these obstacles.

Conclusions:

• Implementing essential perinatal and postnatal care is vital for reducing mortality.
• Strengthening emergency care systems is key to overcoming implementation barriers.
• Targeted strategies are needed for countries with high perinatal and neonatal mortality rates.