obstetric emergencies

December 11, 2025

UAMS Study Reveals Gaps in Obstetric Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Emergency Departments

David Wise

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LITTLE ROCK — A study from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) finds that while obstetric emergencies are common in Arkansas emergency departments (EDs), many hospitals lack key protocols, training and capabilities needed to manage life-threatening maternal complications. UAMS researchers surveyed managers from 51 EDs, representing 61% of all hospital-based EDs statewide, to…