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This course is part of the RCOG Core Knowledge series.

Women's and babies' lives are routinely saved on a daily basis throughout the UK. Remaining vigilant is crucial to decreasing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Complications of childbirth can often not be prevented but they can be treated promptly and effectively, and it is imperative that professionals caring for pregnant women follow a structured approach to emergencies. Regular participation in obstetric drills, which often involves hands-on training, with mannequins, has been demonstrated to improve real life management skills.

This course covers three obstetric emergencies – maternal collapse and resuscitation, shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse. Other emergencies such as eclampsia and haemorrhage are covered in their own module and hence not repeated here.

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

  • describe the physiological changes in pregnancy and the effect on resuscitation
  • describe resuscitation of pregnant women and modifications to CPR
  • have knowledge of the causes of maternal collapse and their management
  • identify shoulder dystocia and describe the manouveres to overcome shoulder dystocia
  • appreciate the risk factors for cord prolapse and its management.
Maria Ivan (2024)

This course is intended to help clinicians gain core knowledge for O&G training and the MRCOG examinations. It can also be used by O&G consultants to refresh their knowledge of the area or for teaching.

The content of this course relates to the following Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and key skills.

CiP 1: Clinical skills and patient care
All key skills covered

CiP 3: Leadership
Leadership skills
Effective use of resources

CiP: Human factors
Maintains situational awareness
Understanding of human factors in adverse events,
Demonstrates insight into decision making
Team working

CiP 10: Emergency obstetrics
All key skills covered

Further details about each CiP can be found within the O&G Core Curriculum 2024 Definitive Document, available here.

Product Details:

Product Name Price
Introduction to emergency situations - 12 Month Access £50.40

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