Aims

This course aims to update the participants’ knowledge and skills in the management of obstetric anaesthetic emergencies while also developing generic crisis management skills applicable to these emergency situations.

Topics covered

Assessment of maternal risk
Planning anaesthetic management
Management of critical events, such as:-
1. Pain during LCSC under neuraxial block
2. Difficult airway
3. High neuraxial block/total spinal
4. Maternal haemorrhage
5. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
6. Amniotic fluid embolism
7. Cardiac arrest
Human factors and the application of Crisis Resource Management principles to prevent and manage these events

Training Methods

Immersive scenarios with reflective debriefing
Hands-on Skills Workshops
Pause & discuss scenarios
Video and case-based learning exercises

Clinical Courses