Airway management and ventilation
Figure 8.1 Head tilt/chin lift Do not hyperextend the neck if a cervical spine injury is suspected. Use jaw thrust rather than head tilt. Jaw thrust Grasp the angles of…
Complex perineal and anal sphincter trauma
Figure 36.1 Third degree tear (Grade 3b) with the external AS (EAS) grasped by Allis forceps, the ischioanal fat is lateral to the EAS Figure 36.2 Arrow demonstrating a buttonhole…
Ventouse and forceps delivery
Algorithm 30.1 Prerequisites for instrumental vaginal delivery Algorithm 30.2 Rules for safety when conducting ventouse delivery Algorithm 30.3 Rules for safety when conducting forceps delivery Objectives On successfully completing this…
Intravenous access and fluid replacement
Algorithm 7.1 Intravenous access and fluid replacement in shock (not cardiogenic collapse) Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: understand the reasons behind selection of cannula…
Human factors
Figure 41.1 ‘Swiss cheese’ model Each of the slices of cheese represents barriers that should prevent A leading to B. However, such checks and balances can fail. This is represented…
Caesarean section
Algorithm 26.1 Prerequisites for caesarean section Algorithm 26.2 Avoiding problems during surgery Algorithm 26.3 Rules for the safe use of intravenous GTN Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will…
Major obstetric haemorrhage
Algorithm 25.1 Major obstetric haemorrhage Algorithm 25.2 Patients declining blood and blood products Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: understand the definition and causes of…
Placenta accreta and retained placenta
Algorithm 27.1 Placenta accrete Algorithm 27.2 Retained placenta Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: recognise risk factors for a morbidly adherent placenta understand the need…
Symphysiotomy and Destructive Procedures
Algorithm 37.1 Symphysiotomy Algorithm 37.2 Destructive operations Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: discuss the indications for symphysiotomy understand the technique understand the role of…
Anaesthetic complications in obstetrics
Algorithm 38.1 Failed intubation * See Table 1, § See Table 2. Reproduced with the kind permission of the Obstetric Anaesthetists Association and the Difficult Airway Society. Objectives On successfully…
