{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Code Crimson: A Postpartum Hemorrhage Bundled Intervention Quality Improvement Project.
{Author}: Modri S;Sharma M;Quigley E;Anca R;O'Hanlon B;Pyle E;Hussey A;Hamm R;Nagpal M;Trout KK;
{Journal}: J Nurs Care Qual
{Volume}: 39
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Jul-Sep 1
{Factor}: 1.728
{DOI}: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000771
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternity mortality in the United States. The Code Crimson project aimed to enhance PPH management by implementing a standardized intervention bundle to mitigate morbidity and mortality associated with PPH.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>At a large Philadelphia tertiary hospital, health disparities existed for severe maternal morbidity and mortality, and PPH was a significant factor.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A quality improvement design, using Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles and interrupted time series analysis, was undertaken.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The Code Crimson project implemented a standardized bundle to manage PPH, including blood product administration and massive transfusion protocol activation.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>After implementing the Code Crimson bundle, there was a significant decrease in blood product use ( P < .001), with minor reductions in packed red blood cell administration over 4 units and mean blood loss.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The Code Crimson bundle effectively reduced blood product utilization for PPH treatment.