Lesson 1Point-of-care tests and interpretation: bedside FBC, bedside ultrasound (FAST/obstetric), blood gas, lactateThis part covers choosing and reading point-of-care tests right at the bedside for maternal emergencies, like full blood count, clotting checks, blood gas, lactate levels, and quick scans for bleeding, ectopic pregnancy, and 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 stabilisation (mnemonics, handover templates)This part shows simple checklists, memory aids, and handover forms to guide the first ten minutes of helping a mum in crisis, cut mistakes, ease mental load, and make team talk standard across different staff.
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 shockThis part explains fast, safe giving of womb-tightening drugs, tranexamic acid, and blood pressure boosters in pregnancy shock, stressing amounts, timing, no-go cases, watching effects, and fitting with other life-saving steps in various clinic setups.
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 statesThis part trains doctors to spot and sort out low blood volume and shock types in pregnancy using patient story, checks, vital signs, and basic tests, to start right treatment early and call for higher help on time.
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 colloidsThis part shows how to set up big IV lines or bone access in shaky pregnancy cases, pick fluids and amounts, compare salt solutions to colloids, and match revival to bleeding, infection, heart, or mixed shocks.
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 minutesThis part stresses clear team talk, quick job sharing, back-and-forth checks, and live note-taking in the first ten minutes of mum revival to boost teamwork, safety, and 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 hemorrhageThis part uses the ABCDE method for pregnancy bleeding, noting body changes in pregnancy, airway and breathing first, blood flow control, brain checks, full exposure, and linking to 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 parturientsThis part covers stopping infections, active warming, and heat control for shocked mums-to-be or new mums, focusing on no low body heat, gear choices, and fitting with 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 alternativesThis part tackles smart blood use when stocks are low, like when to transfuse, big bleed rules, O-negative and O-positive, group and screen shortcuts, and picking priorities in busy 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 pregnancyThis part looks at invasive and non-invasive ways to watch vital signs in pregnancy, like blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, urine, artery lines, and 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
