Practical obstetric multiprofessional training (PROMPT)

The PROMPT course is a multiprofessional training course covering the management of a range of obstetric emergency situations including:

• shoulder dystocia
• emergency vaginal breech
• eclampsia
• cord prolapse
• major obstetric haemorrhage
• basic life support and maternal collapse
• sepsis
• basic newborn resuscitation
• CTG interpretation and subsequent management
• teamwork.

The format is interactive lectures and interactive drills and workshops.

By the end of the course staff should:

• have knowledge and understanding of all the topics listed above
• be able to recognise and respond appropriately when encountering the obstetric emergency situations included
• understand the importance of effective team working in clinical practice
• have had hands on experience in drill scenarios.

Midwifery staff, obstetric staff and anaesthetic staff undertaking obstetric rotation.

Michelle Cato

michelle.cato@uhs.nhs.uk|