Describe the cardinal movements of labour.
Identify fetal position.
Perform cervical assessment for labour progress.
Perform a simulated vaginal delivery.
Deliver a placenta in a simulated setting.
Describe the options for operative vaginal delivery.
Examine for signs of shoulder dystocia.
Describe the initial assessment of the labouring patient.
Describe the characteristics of false labour.
Describe the stages and mechanisms of normal labour and delivery.
Describe the techniques to evaluate the progress of labour.
Describe the management of normal delivery.
Describe the assessment of the placenta and umbilical cord for abnormalities.
Describe the technique of vaginal laceration repair.
Describe the principles of 'Active Management of Labour'.
List options for pain management during labour.
Describe the indications for antimicrobials in labour and delivery.
You will be seeing a new patient (Standardized Patient; Actor) in Dr. Chu’s obstetrical practice. The patient has been referred from the Family Medicine Obstetrical Practice to OB due to a history of postpartum hemorrhage in a previous pregnancy.
You will see a 31-year-old patient (Standardized Patient; Actor) presenting with Dyspareunia. Take a complete history.
By the end of the scenario, learners should be able to:
Discuss the components of active management of the third stage of labour.
List risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage.
Diagnose the cause of acute and late postpartum hemorrhage.
Demonstrate management of the patient with acute and late postpartum hemorrhage.
Discuss the components of debrief with the patient and family after postpartum hemorrhage.