Gynaecological emergencies

Welcome to this Core Knowledge course on Gynaecological emergencies.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• understand the epidemiology, aetiology, biological behaviour, pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, prognostic features and management of emergency gynaecological problems
• understand the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and monitoring of women in the emergency gynaecological setting
• perform or instigate appropriate investigations
• demonstrate understanding of laparoscopic surgery in management of common gynaecological emergencies
• counsel patients sensitively about their condition and prognosis in the emergency gynaecology setting
• explain the nature, complications and side effects of emergency medical and surgical treatments.