OptiNeoCare: optimisation of routine care in the management of severe perinatal asphyxia in full-term or near-term newborns - study protocol for analysis of suboptimal care by confidential inquiries and e-self report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Severe perinatal asphyxia at term or near term remains a critical public health issue, associated with high risks of neonatal death and hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Despite improved clinical guidelines, suboptimal care persists in many cases, and previous audits have demonstrated that up to 50% of asphyxia cases could be associated with suboptimal care. OptiNeoCare is a French study which aims to assess the prevalence and determinants of suboptimal obstetric and neonatal care and evaluate its potential impact on neonatal outcomes.

Materials and methods

This prospective, population-based observational study will include newborns ≥36 weeks' gestation with severe perinatal asphyxia across 12 French perinatal networks (213 maternity units). Inclusion crit

SUBMITTER: Guellec I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12228471 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature