Labor & Birth Complications II

Core Competencies Covered

  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Shoulder dystocia
  • Umbilical-cord prolapse
  • Antepartum and intrapartum hemorrhage
  • Uterine rupture
  • Eclampsia
  • Maternal shock
  • Retained placenta
  • Emergency medication use
  • Emergency stabilization and transport


Skills Introduced, Practiced & Initially Verified

  • Perform shoulder dystocia maneuvers
  • Demonstrate cord-prolapse management Demonstrate hemorrhage management
  • Prepare and administer applicable uterotonic medications
  • Perform bimanual uterine compression
  • Demonstrate aortic compression Initiate shock management
  • Demonstrate IV access and fluid-management principles
  • Perform appropriate maternal resuscitation measures
  • Initiate and communicate an emergency transfer


Professional Standards Alignment
MEAC/NARM: 4.21, 4.23, 4.43, 4.54–4.62 Additional Alignment: MANA emergency-management competencies; applicable TDLR emergency-care and transfer requirements
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