ØRECLESS: Placental Abruption & Eclampsia in a Rural Family Practice.

Learners will manage an obstetrical complication of placental abruption and eclampsia.

  • Tiana Bressan    
  • None   
  • Dec. 6, 2023, 1:54 p.m.   

  • Obstetrics   
  • Medical Students, Residents, Physicians, Nurses   
  • Airway Equip., Central Line Kit, ECG Leads/Wires, IV Equip., Level 1 Transfusion Equip., NIBP Cuff, O2 Monitors, Pressure Bags, Pulse Oximeter, Temperature Probe   

  • 1   
  • < 30 Min   
  • Rural Hospital   
ØRECLESS: Placental Abruption & Eclampsia in a Rural Family Practice.

You’re working in a rural 1A maternity site (no local cesarean section capabilities), and the nearest urban centre is 370 km away. It’s been a quiet morning and your phone starts to ring. It’s your neighbour and she sounds panicked. “It’s my cousin, Canella, she’s not supposed to be due for another four weeks, but she’s been bleeding and doesn’t look too good. We’ll be at the hospital shortly.”

Your neighbour’s 41 y/o cousin presents to the ED at approximately 36 weeks gestation with significant vaginal bleeding. She’s been having intense cramps and abdominal pain that she rated 9/10. She also states that she has “noticed less movement” from the fetus over the past few days. She appears to be pale, lethargic, and confused.

She’s had a normal prenatal course, has been well throughout her pregnancy, is multiparous (four children), and is carrying a singleton pregnancy. Prenatal labs are not available. Her past medical history is insignificant except for a history of preeclampsia in two of her past pregnancies. She has no allergies and only takes low-dose aspirin (81 mg) daily. She smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.

On examination, the learner will recognize and manage placental abruption and eclampsia. The learner will also demonstrate an understanding of fetal heart monitoring and navigating resource shortages while practicing a massive hemorrhage protocol.

This simulation is part of ØRECLESS (Rural Emergencies and Complications in Labour Events Simulations Suite).

 
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Original Author: Tiana Bressan
Originally published on: October 17, 2023
Most Recent Modification: October 17, 2023