TY - JOUR AU - Evangelia Michail Michailidou AU - Angelos Daniilidis AU - Ioannis Kalogiannidis AU - Panagiotis Eskitzis PY - 2026 DA - 2026/03/24 TI - Human Error in Obstetric Critical Care: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in the ICU JO - Medicine and Clinical Science VL - 8 IS - 1 AB - Obstetric patients represent a unique and high-risk population in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where clinical management must account for the complex physiological changes of pregnancy and the safety of both mother and fetus. Human error in this setting is multifactorial, often stemming from diagnostic delays, communication failures, and systemic inefficiencies. This review synthesizes current evidence on the types, causes, and prevention strategies for human error in obstetric critical care, highlighting the critical role of multidisciplinary teams and standardized protocols in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. SN - 2690-5191 UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/2690-5191.1162 DO - 10.33425/2690-5191.1162