Training of maternal health care providers in newer modalities of management of post-partum haemorrhage

Authors

  • Samita Bhardwaj IMHI, Jiv Daya Foundation, Mumbai, India
  • Sonal Raut IMHI, Jiv Daya Foundation, Dallas, USA
  • Vidyadhar B. Bangal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190880

Keywords:

Active management of third stage of labour, Bakri Balloon therapy, Emergency obstetric care, Maternal mortality, Non-pneumatic anti shock garment, Post-Partum haemorrhage

Abstract

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a life-threatening complication, that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly. Institutional delivery by skilled birth attendant who are trained in active management of third stage of labour and those who can use of Uterine Balloon Tamponade and Non-pneumatic anti shock garment can reduce incidence and morbidity related to PPH. The objective of the paper was to share the experiences of the training programmes held for maternal health care workers in the newer modalities of PPH management.

Methods: During one and a half year period, 32 Continuation of Medical Education (CME) programmes, with the theme of “Managing Obstetric Emergencies and Obstetric Trauma”, covering important topics related to high risk pregnancies like Hypertension, Eclampsia ,Anaemia and Haemorrhage at 32 health institutions, spread over 11 states and 2 union territories in India, were conducted .In addition,42 hands on workshops  at various health facilities were conducted with training of more than 2575 maternal health care providers.

Results: The pre and post test scores revealed that 95 percent of the maternal health care providers were unaware about the use of Uterine Balloon Tamponade (Bakri balloon) in PPH and Non-pneumatic anti shock garment (NASG). Seventy percent were unaware about the proper sequence of steps of active management of third stage of labour. Training programmes helped to improve the knowledge, whereas hands on workshop, helped in skill development of the health care providers. The participants expressed great satisfaction regarding the knowledge and skills they acquired through training programme on management of post-partum haemorrhage. They gave positive feedback about the quality, contents and conduct of training programme.

Conclusions: There is need for refresher training of maternal health care providers in newer modalities like AMTSL, NASG and Bakri balloon, which have potential to save lives.

Author Biography

Sonal Raut, IMHI, Jiv Daya Foundation, Dallas, USA

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