These three Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) forms are used to assess clinical service providers’ skills during the following practice sessions included in the Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in Crisis Settings: Select Signal Functions S-CORT: bimanual compression of the uterus, newborn resuscitation, and pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
Overview
This unit explains the main causes of newborn deaths, challenges for newborn care in humanitarian settings, and essential newborn care.
Objectives
By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the main causes of newborn deaths and challenges for newborn care in humanitarian settings.
- Explain essential newborn care.
- Perform newborn resuscitation using a bag and a mask.
Timing & Methodology
Total: 240 minutes (4 hours)
- 10 minutes: Role Play and Group Discussion
- 15 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and OPTIONAL Skills Practice: Blood Pressure Measurement
- 20 minutes: Paired Role Play Activity
- 40 minutes: Demonstration and Skills Practice: Preparing and Administering Magnesium Sulfate
- 10 minutes: Video and Discussion: Severe Pre-Eclampsia
- 10 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and Group Discussion: Antihypertensives
- 60 minutes: Clinical Simulation and Debrief
- 75 minutes: Continued Skills Practice
Preparation
- Print, download, and gather materials.
- Prepare workstations for Demonstration and Skills Practice sites and three Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) as detailed in the Facilitator’s Guide.
Resources Available Online
- Refer to the Facilitator's Guide for the detailed session guide and list of materials needed for this unit
- Presentation
- Participant Workbook