Cord Prolapse

This Drill Kit tests the emergency response to a cord prolapse occurring in a community birth setting including emergency transport of a laboring patient receiving midwifery care to manage the emergency during transport.

Identify and respond to a cord prolapse in the community setting.
Perform maneuvers to reduce risk of complications related to cord prolapse during transport.
Review ways to promote person-focused care during emergencies.
Practice collaboration that adheres to relevant transfer protocols with warm hand-offs across levels of care.
Communicate effectively, equitably, and with dignity, with the patient, support people, and additional healthcare personnel in the event of an antepartum transfer.

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Cord Prolapse

Learning Objectives

This drill kit is appropriate for:

And may further engage:

To test the process of intrapartum emergency transfer.

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