17 – Eclampsia
17 Eclampsia Stephanie Worton , Emma Shawkat and Jenny Myers Scenario in a Nutshell Patient has a seizure in triage. Emergency treatment of seizure, treated as eclampsia while considering other…
16 – Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
16 Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy Louise Simcox and David Simcox Scenario in a Nutshell Patient presents with acute pulmonary embolism, with signs progressing to acute massive pulmonary embolism. Stage…
15 – Anaphylaxis in Labour
15 Anaphylaxis in Labour Andrew Parkes and Shuayb Elkhalifa Scenario in a Nutshell Severe life-threatening anaphylaxis following benzypenicillin IV for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococcal colonisation. Stage 1:…
14 – Amniotic Fluid Embolism
14 Amniotic Fluid Embolism Kim Macleod and Yara Mohammed Scenario in a Nutshell Sudden maternal collapse with hypoxia, hypotension and haemorrhage resulting from amniotic fluid embolism during twins delivery. Stage…
13 – Minimising Decision to Delivery Interval (DDI) in a Category 1 Caesarean Section – Pre-Theatre Phase
13 Minimising Decision to Delivery Interval (DDI) in a Category 1 Caesarean Section – Pre-Theatre Phase Cliff Shelton and Sophie Bishop Scenario in a Nutshell Patient develops a non-reassuring CTG…
10 – Uterine Inversion
10 Uterine Inversion Samantha Bonner Scenario in a Nutshell PPH and retained placenta in delivery room. Uterine inversion. Failed manual replacement. Transfer to theatre. Successful hydrostatic replacement of uterus. Atonic…
12 – Umbilical Cord Prolapse
12 Umbilical Cord Prolapse Michelle MacKintosh Scenario in a Nutshell Umbilical cord prolapse discovered in parous woman on antenatal ward. CTG suspicious. Transferred urgently to theatre with midwife elevating presenting…
11 – Shoulder Dystocia Following Forceps Delivery for Fetal Bradycardia
11 Shoulder Dystocia Following Forceps Delivery for Fetal Bradycardia Samantha Cox and Samiksha Patel Scenario in a Nutshell Shoulder dystocia following forceps delivery requiring internal manoeuvres. Stage 1: Shoulder dystocia…
9 – Introduction to the Scenarios
9 Introduction to the Scenarios Kirsty MacLennan There now follow 28 scenarios, all following the same format. This book is designed to help you introduce or continue running obstetric simulation…
7 – Situational Awareness, Bias and Decision-Making Styles in Obstetric Simulation
7 Situational Awareness, Bias and Decision-Making Styles in Obstetric Simulation Ian Parkinson and Andrew F. Smith Situational Awareness The obstetric delivery room, or operating theatre, are complex, dynamic environments where…
