New resource for preventing Postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
The Obstetric Emergency Drills Training Kit was developed by the Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) and Argentina's Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy as part of a research and capacity building project in Ethiopia and India. It is hoped that, when combined, these resources are invaluable tools for clinicians seeking ways to prepare for obstetric emergencies anywhere in the world!
Postpartum haemorrhage and preeclampsia/eclampsia are the most common causes of maternal mortality globally. In the rare case that a woman suffers one of these obstetric emergencies, it is crucial that she receives appropriate and timely treatment.
However, because of the infrequency of these cases, health care providers have few opportunities to practice, maintain, and grow their skills in managing postpartum haemorrhage and preeclampsia/ eclampsia.
Obstetric emergency drills — a simulated obstetric emergency in a facility — allows midwives, nurses, and physicians to maintain knowledge, build skills, and develop teamwork to safely manage complications when they occur.
MHTF encourages the maternal health community to download and share these free, comprehensive resources with their networks! The Obstetric Emergency Drills Training Kit includes the following materials:
Trainer's Manual. The manual serves as a guide for members of a quality improvement team from a delivery ward to promote and practice team skills for obstetric emergencies.
Presentation. The slideshow informs hospital or delivery ward administrators of the purpose and process of running obstetric emergency drills.
Video. The short video shows training sessions using obstetric emergency drills in Karnataka, India and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The resources are available on the following link: https://www.mhtf.org/obstetric-emergency-drills/
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