Triage Obstetric Ultrasound Training (O.U.T.)
A Life-Saving Program for Pregnant Mothers
NYAGI’s unique and efficient approach doesn’t empower—it recognizes and supports the dedication already driving rural healthcare workers. Expert sonographers provide both remote and in-person ultrasound training to physicians, midwives, and Skilled Birth Attendants. We also provide learning materials to teach their colleagues, so they can “pass the knowledge forward.”
The Vital Importance of Triage O.U.T.
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—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 refer those with life-threatening pregnancies.
We’ve taught our program to Nepal, Haiti, Tanzania, and Somaliland and will soon start projects in 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 provide the best care.
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 side-effect: Ultrasound in rural areas attracts pregnant women to seek prenatal care that otherwise may not have happened. This allows health workers to teach about childcare, nutrition, and other health-related topics.