PH5424PRIMARY EMERGENCY OBSTETRIC CARE

PH5424 – Primary Emergency Obstetric Care

This course focuses on the identification and management of obstetric emergencies to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. Students learn about conditions such as pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, obstructed labor, and sepsis. It emphasizes early recognition, stabilization, referral procedures, and the use of emergency obstetric drugs and interventions.

The course is particularly relevant in low-resource settings where timely and effective response can save lives. Practical sessions and simulations prepare students to work competently in maternal health units and rural healthcare centers.