Obstetric: Emergencies

See also:

Definitions    Assessment    Normal Values    Basic Care    Destination

Assess
• Term • In labour • Rupture of membranes • On view • Baby born • Other obstetric problem
			Other obstetric problem
			Trauma – Refer and manage as per appropriate CPG
			Cardiac arrest – Refer Cardiac Arrest

Birth not imminent			Birth imminent				Baby born
Assess			Assess				Newborn Resuscitation
							Intra-partum care:      - Normal Birth     - Primary Post partum haemorrhage

Uncomplicated Basic care Pain relief as required Continue to monitor and Transport		Complicated		Uncomplicated Normal birth		Complicated Breech presentation Pre-term presentation Cord prolapse Shoulder dystocia
		Ante-partum haemorrhage Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia