Algorithm 34.1 Breech and external cephalic version Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: discuss the risks and benefits of external cephalic version understand the techniques…
Algorithm 12.1 Newborn Life Support, reproduced with the kind permission of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: understand the importannt physiological…
Algorithm 18.1 Spine and spinal cord injuries Objectives On successfully completing this topic, you will be able to: recognise circumstances in which spinal trauma is likely to occur understand the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
