Simulation Training for Obstetric Emergencies Practical Manual

This practical book is a highly valuable resource specifically tailored to low-income countries, with the aim of enhancing maternal and fetal health outcomes by reducing morbidity and mortality rates.

Drawing from simulation courses on obstetric emergencies, this book offers a concise and accessible overview of the most crucial obstetric emergencies and their appropriate management. The clear and organized structure enables readers to easily locate specific topics, while additional tables and illustrations complement the written content, enhancing comprehension.

This book will benefit obstetricians, midwives, and medical personnel responsible for the care of pregnant women. Its practical approach and comprehensive coverage make it an essential companion for healthcare professionals in low-income countries, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address obstetric emergencies effectively.

Overall, it provides a valuable resource that will undoubtedly contribute to improving the quality of maternal and fetal healthcare in resource-limited settings.

This is an open access book.

Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2.Situation awareness: ‘Helicopter view’.- 3. Maternal cardiac arrest.- 4. Postpartum haemorrhage.- 5. Uterine inversion.- 6. Antepartum haemorrhage.- 7. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.- 8. Maternal sepsis.- 9. Shoulder dystocia.- 10. Vacuum assisted birth.- 11. Impacted fetal head at caesarean section.- Conclusion.- References and additional learning material.- Acknowledgement.

Cécile Monod: senior obstetrician at the University Hospital Basel since 2016, trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2016, in low-income countries since 2019, in charge of simulation training courses at the Department of Obstetrics Antenatal care at the University Hospital Basel since 2023.

Irene Hoesli: professor and former head of the department of obstetrics and antenatal care at the university hospital Basel, Switzerland, initiator of simulation training for obstetrics at university hospital Basel 2010, trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2016 in low income countries

Samira Akra: Midwife at the department of Obstetrics at the University Hospital Basel from 2007-2021, Midwife at Matthea Birthplace in Basel since 2023. Trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2019.

Martina Gisin: MSc in midwifery, research associate, trainer and instructor of simulation courses at Bern University of Applied Science, Bern, Switzerland since 2024, Co- initiator of simulation training for obstetrics at university hospital Basel, Switzerland in 2010, trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2016 in low income countries.

Annkathrin Butenschoen: Senior obstetrician at the University Hospital Basel, instructor of simulation courses at the University Hospital Basel since 2017, trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2021 in low income countries.

Stavroula Katsaouni: Obstetrician at the University Hospital of Basel since 2022 and  trainer and instructor of simulation courses  in low income countries since 2022.

Lara Sirdey Fiechter: midwife at the department of Obstetrics at the University Hospital Basel since 2012, trainer and instructor of simulation courses at the University Hospital Basel since 2023, trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2022 in low income countries.

Katharina Redling: Senior obstetrician since 2007, attending physician at the University Hospital Basel, instructor of simulation courses at the University Hospital Basel since 2014, trainer and instructor of simulation courses since 2019 in low income countries.