OB Hemorrhage: Simulations and Drills

Leslie Casper, MD

San Diego Medical Center, Southern California Permanente Medical Group

 

Summary

Drills are practice sessions of relatively uncommon and critical events, such as antenatal or postpartum hemorrhage and Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Medical simulation drills of obstetrics hemorrhage can assess system weaknesses and strengths, test policies and procedures for coping with hemorrhage, and improve teamwork and communication skills of staff members. Drills that include all disciplines (obstetrics, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing) can be especially effective in improving communication and coordination among team members.  For additional information and tools including drill scenarios, evaluation and assessment documents and video simulations, click here.

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