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 are avoidable.

NYAGI’s unique and efficient approach recognizes and supports the dedication of already driven rural healthcare workers. NYAGI’s expert instructors provide both remote and in-person ultrasound training to physicians, midwives, and Skilled Birth Attendants. We also provide learning materials to teach their colleagues, to 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 rapid prenatal ultrasound skills training for healthcare providers working in rural, “off-the-road” places to help identify and triage those with life-threatening pregnancies.

We’ve taught our program to Nepal, Haiti, Tanzania, Somaliland, Rwanda, Zambia, and Cambodia … all with one goal in mind: Save mothers’ lives with ultrasound.

Our vision is that every mother, anywhere in the world, will have access to life-saving prenatal ultrasound to help provide the best care for her and her baby.

Maternal Mortality

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.