Triage Obstetric Ultrasound Training (O.U.T.)
Triage: To prioritize patient care based on medical urgency
Triage O.U.T.: A Life-Saving Program for Pregnant Mothers
Every 2 minutes, a mother dies from complications of pregnancy—the equivalent of 2 fully loaded 747 jumbo jets crashing every day with no survivors. Most of these deaths occur in rural, low-resource areas and are avoidable.
NYAGI’s unique and efficient ultrasound education system supports the dedication of rural healthcare workers. NYAGI’s platform provides both remote and in-person training to physicians, midwives, and Skilled Birth Attendants who become Master Trainers, able to teach their colleagues and help “pass the knowledge forward.”
The Vital Importance of Triage O.U.T.
NYAGI—in partnership with 7D Imaging, an educational software company—developed Triage O.U.T., an accelerated Triage Obstetric Ultrasound Training system. Our team of experts provides essential prenatal ultrasound skills training to healthcare providers in most parts of the world, especially in rural and “off-the-road” settings, to help identify and triage those with life-threatening pregnancies.
Triage O.U.T effectively achieves NYAGI’s vision of every mother, anywhere in the world, having access to life-saving prenatal ultrasound to help provide the best care for her and her baby.
We’ve taught our program to Nepal, Haiti, Tanzania, Somaliland, Rwanda, Zambia, and Cambodia … Every program operates with one goal in mind: Save mothers’ lives with ultrasound.
Impact & Ripple Effects
In Nepal, 10-20 mothers per month are referred to regional clinics or hospitals based on ultrasound findings by Skilled Birth Attendants working in rural areas.
In Haiti, mothers with “non-normal” pregnancies found with ultrasound are referred to metropolitan hospitals for further evaluation by specialists, creating efficient continuity of care.
In Tanzania, midwives identify potentially difficult deliveries and triage those who may need advanced care.
A surprising bonus: Ultrasound in rural areas attracts pregnant women to seek prenatal care that might not have otherwise occurred. This allows health workers to teach about childcare, nutrition, and other health-related topics.
Maternal Mortality
