Chapter 45 – Risk Management
Abstract Risk management is a systematic approach to reducing the risk of harm to a patient. The concept of patient safety is not new; it has always been the goal…
Chapter 44 – Learning from Mothers and Babies
Abstract Key Findings MBRRACE 2014–16: Maternal Deaths Chapter 44 Learning from Mothers and Babies Reducing Risk Through Audits and Confidential Enquiries and ’Each Baby Counts’ Reports Susana Pereira and Edwin…
Chapter 42 – Setting Up and Running Labour Ward Fire Drills
Abstract Key Areas Where Labour Ward Fire Drills May Be Used Chapter 42 Setting Up and Running Labour Ward Fire Drills Jia Yan-Ju and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Definition ‘Labour…
Chapter 41 – Addressing Human Factors in Obstetric Emergencies
Abstract The Importance of ‘Human Factors’ for Maternity Teams Chapter 41 Addressing Human Factors in Obstetric Emergencies Susana Pereira and Kim Hinshaw Key Facts In obstetric practice, human factors play…
Chapter 39 – Management of Established Preterm Labour and Rescue Cerclage
Abstract Preterm birth is defined by the WHO as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation. The incidence varies across countries but is currently approximately 8% of all births in…
Chapter 43 – Simulation Training for Obstetric Emergencies
Abstract The use of simulation is a method of training for both individuals and teams. It allows learners to acquire skills in a non-threatening environment while avoiding harm to patients….
Chapter 40 – Failed Operative Vaginal Delivery
Abstract Operative vaginal birth rate has been stable in the United Kingdom at about 10%–13% [3, 4]. The caesarean section at full dilation as an alternative approach to instrument delivery…
Chapter 36 – Resuscitation of the Newborn
Abstract The primary reason for resuscitation in the newborn infant differs from that in adults. While most adults requiring resuscitation will have a cardiac event, the newborn infant’s heart is…
Chapter 37 – Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders (Abnormal Invasion of the Placenta)
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 37 Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders (Abnormal Invasion of the Placenta) Ana Pinas Carrillo , Richard Hartopp and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Definition Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS)…
Chapter 38 – Peri- and Postmortem Caesarean Section
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 38 Peri- and Postmortem Caesarean Section Priyantha Kandanearachchi , Sunali Kandanearachchi and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Cardiac arrest is a very rare event during pregnancy, with…
