Lesson 1Point-of-care tests and interpretation: bedside FBC, bedside ultrasound (FAST/obstetric), blood gas, lactateDis section cover pickin an readin point-of-care tests right by di bed in maternal emergencies, includin FBC, coagulation signs, blood gas, lactate, an focused ultrasound fi bleed, ectopic pregnancy, an free fluid.
Bedside FBC and platelet interpretationPOC coagulation surrogates and limitsArterial and venous blood gas analysisLactate trends and prognostic valueFAST and basic obstetric ultrasound useLesson 2Practical checklists and cognitive aids for first-10-minute stabilization (mnemonics, handover templates)Dis section bring structured checklists, memory words, an handover tools fi guide di first ten minutes a maternal revival, cut down misses, help brain load, an standardize talk across di team.
Designing a maternal emergency checklistABCDE and obstetric-specific mnemonicsUsing cognitive aids during simulationsStandardized handover templates (SBAR)Integrating checklists into local protocolsLesson 3Rapid drug administration: uterotonics, tranexamic acid dosing and timing, vasopressors (noradrenaline/epinephrine) in obstetric shockDis section spell out quick, safe use a uterotonics, tranexamic acid, an vasopressors in birth shock, stressin dose, timin, no-gos, watchin, an mixin wid other revival steps in different clinic spots.
First-line uterotonics and dosingTranexamic acid timing and regimensVasopressor choice in pregnancy shockTitration, monitoring, and side effectsDrug safety in breastfeeding and neonateLesson 4Rapid clinical recognition and classification of hypovolemic and shock statesDis section train clinicians fi spot an class hypovolemic an other shock states in pregnancy usin history, check-up, vital signs, an simple tests, guidin early target therapy an timely step-up a care.
Stages of hypovolemic shock in obstetricsDifferentiating septic and cardiogenic shockKey history and examination red flagsShock indices and bedside scoring toolsTriggers for escalation and transferLesson 5Establishing large-bore IV/IO access, fluid resuscitation strategies and crystalloids vs colloidsDis section explain set up big-bore IV an IO access in shaky birth patients, fluid pick an amounts, crystalloids vs colloids, an tailor revival fi bleed, sepsis, heart or mixed shock states.
Selecting IV sites in pregnancyTechniques for rapid large-bore cannulationIndications and steps for IO accessCrystalloids vs colloids in obstetricsFluid responsiveness and overload signsLesson 6Immediate team communication, role assignment, and documentation in the first 10 minutesDis section zero in on structured team talk, quick role givin, closed-loop chat, an real-time recordin durin di first ten minutes a maternal revival fi better coordination, safety, an legal cover.
Pre-arrival brief and role allocationClosed-loop and graded assertivenessRunning updates and shared mental modelReal-time charting and time stampingDebriefing and learning after eventsLesson 7Systematic ABCDE approach in obstetric hemorrhageDis section put ABCDE framework to birth bleed, highlightin pregnancy body ways, airway an breathin first, blood flow control, disability check, exposure, an mixin wid final bleed stop.
Airway risks in late pregnancyBreathing assessment and oxygen targetsCirculation, bleeding control, and shockNeurologic status and glucose checksExposure, hypothermia, and hidden bleedingLesson 8Infection control, warming, and thermal management in shocked parturientsDis section lay out germ stop, active warmin, an heat control plans fi shocked pregnant an postpartum women, stressin no cold body, gear choices, an mixin wid revival steps.
Hand hygiene and barrier precautionsAseptic technique for lines and proceduresActive and passive patient warmingMonitoring temperature and avoiding burnsEnvironmental control in emergency baysLesson 9Blood product management when supply is limited: transfusion thresholds, O-negative use, group & cross alternativesDis section tackle smart blood product use when stock low, includin transfusion lines, big transfusion rules, O-negative an O-positive use, group an screen ways, an priority in rush times.
Transfusion thresholds in obstetricsMassive transfusion ratios and triggersSafe use of uncrossmatched O bloodGroup, screen, and crossmatch optionsPrioritizing products during shortagesLesson 10Vital signs monitoring: invasive and noninvasive options and interpretation in pregnancyDis section check invasive an noninvasive watchin choices in pregnancy, like blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen level, urine flow, arterial lines, an spell out read traps from normal pregnancy shifts.
Normal pregnancy vital sign rangesNoninvasive monitoring strengths and limitsIndications for invasive arterial linesUrine output and organ perfusionEarly warning scores for obstetrics
