| OB_BK_01 |
Basic |
Recalls/describes the anatomy, physiology and pharmacology related to pregnancy and labour [cross ref basic sciences] |
| OB_BK_02 |
Basic |
Lists common obstetric indications for anaesthetic intervention on the delivery suite |
| OB_BK_03 |
Basic |
Describes the effects of aortocaval compression and how to avoid it |
| OB_BK_04 |
Basic |
Recalls/describes how to assess fetal well being in utero |
| OB_BK_05 |
Basic |
Discusses the management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia |
| OB_BK_06 |
Basic |
Lists risk factors and describes the management of major obstetric haemorrhage |
| OB_BK_07 |
Basic |
Explains local feeding / starvation policies and the reasons behind them |
| OB_BK_08 |
Basic |
Explains the thromboprophylaxis requirements in pregnancy |
| OB_BK_09 |
Basic |
Describes the grading of urgency of Caesarean section |
| OB_BK_10 |
Basic |
Explains why anaesthetic techniques must be modified in the pregnant patient |
| OB_BK_11 |
Basic |
Lists methods of analgesia during labour and discusses their indications and contraindications |
| OB_BK_12 |
Basic |
Describes epidural or CSE analgesia in labour and recalls/discusses the indications, contraindications and complications |
| OB_BK_13 |
Basic |
Explains how to provide regional anaesthesia for operative delivery |
| OB_BK_14 |
Basic |
Understands the need to call for assistance after several attempts at placement of regional blocks proves unsuccessful |
| OB_BK_15 |
Basic |
Describes the immediate management of accidental dural puncture |
| OB_BK_16 |
Basic |
Recalls/describes maternal and basic neonatal resuscitation |
| OB_BK_17 |
Basic |
Describes how to access local maternity guidelines and the value of having these guidelines |
| OB_IK_01 |
Intermediate |
Recalls/describes the influence of common concurrent medical diseases on pregnancy |
| OB_IK_02 |
Intermediate |
Discusses the obstetric and anaesthetic management of a premature delivery |
| OB_IK_03 |
Intermediate |
Discusses the obstetric and anaesthetic management of multiple pregnancy |
| OB_IK_04 |
Intermediate |
Explains the classification of placenta praevia and the associated risk to the patient |
| OB_IK_05 |
Intermediate |
Recalls/describes the recognition and management of amniotic fluid embolus |
| OB_IK_06 |
Intermediate |
Describes the recognition and management of inverted uterus |
| OB_IK_07 |
Intermediate |
Demonstrates understanding of the methods of treating post-dural puncture headache |
| OB_IK_08 |
Intermediate |
Discusses common causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, including national reports |
| OB_IK_09 |
Intermediate |
Discusses the particular sensitivity of patient choices in obstetric practice even when this is not in line with accepted evidence based best practice e.g. choice of birth plan, and refusal of blood products |