Advanced Comprehensive Obstetric and Anaesthetic Skills

About this activity

This course is suitable for all providers of obstetric surgery. Recognising that there is more to safe surgical care that the surgical procedure itself, the course leads the participant on a journey starting with good labour ward management and decision-making, surgical and anaesthetic preparation for safe surgery, best practice in theatre through to the immediate recovery period and post-natal care following obstetric surgery. Complex caesarean sections and the prevention, early detection and management of complications following surgery are key features. Assisted vaginal birth and obstetric anal sphincter injury management are incorporated and communication skills with both the service users and the clinical team are emphasised throughout.