What is basic essential obstetric care?

Basic essential obstetric care (BEOC) is yet another subset of EOC. This care includes all EOC elements with the exception of surgery, anesthesia and blood replacement.

What are the obstetric emergencies that causes maternal death?

WHO listed three leading causes of maternal death; severe bleeding (24%), infection (15%), unsafe abortion (13%), eclampsia (12%), obstructed labour (8%) and other direct causes (8%)3. In the developing countries obstetric haemorrhage is still the primary cause of maternal mortality.

What are obstetric complications?

An obstetric complication is defined as an acute condition arising from a direct cause of maternal death, such as antepartum or postpartum hemorrhage, obstructed labor, postpartum sepsis, complications of abortion, pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, and ruptured uterus, or indirect causes such as anemia.

What are the 4 delays in obstetrics?

The first delay relates to the decision to seek help during an obstetrical emergency; the second- a delay to receive help; the third- a delay to receive adequate help; and fourth- a delay to take responsibility/to be accountable for maternal death.

What are the 3 delays in maternal mortality?

The Three Delays Model: Maternal Mortality in Context

The delay to seek care.
The delay to reach proper medical services.
The delay in accessing quality care at a health care facility.

What are some examples of Obstetrics emergencies?

OBSTETRICS EMERGENCIES-Cornual pregnancy 5. Severe spleen) OBSTETRICS EMERGENCIES Post-partum haemorrhage Shoulder dystocia Cord prolapse Eclampsia Uterine rupture Uterine inversion | PowerPoint PPT presentation | free to view.

What do you mean by obstetric emergency?

SEMINAR ON OBSTETRICA L EMERGENCIE S Presented By:- Ms.Lisa Chadha S.Y. Msc. NURSING B.V CON , Pune 2. DEFINITION  Obstetrical emergencies are life threatening medical conditions that occur in pregnancy or during labor or after delivery. 3.

Can 35Y postpartum ultrasound be used for obstetric emergencies?

Obstetric Emergencies-Ultrasound can used 35Y Postpartum Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Author: David Beran Last modified by: poya Created Date: 4/29/2010 5:48:05 PM | PowerPoint PPT presentation | free to view.

Who is the author of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies?

Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Author: David Beran Last modified by: poya Created Date: 4/29/2010 5:48:05 PM | PowerPoint PPT presentation | free to view Emergencies in primary care – This lecture is about 1.