Placenta accreta spectrum is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is underdiagnosed and can result in massive hemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, massive transfusion, surgical injury, multisystem organ failure, and even death. Given the rarity and complexity, most obstetrical hospitals and providers do not have comprehensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of placenta accreta spectrum. Emergency management, antenatal interdisciplinary planning, and system preparedness are key pillars of care for this life-threatening disorder. We present an updated sample checklist for emergent and unplanned cases, an antenatal planning worksheet for known or suspected cases, and a bundle of activities to improve system and team preparedness for placenta accreta spectrum.
Keywords: algorithms; blood transfusion; clinical decision support; disseminated intravascular coagulation; hysterectomy; massive transfusion protocol; patient safety; placenta diseases; placenta increta; placenta percreta; postpartum hemorrhage.
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