Training activity: 10

Details

Identify the steps required to manage a case involving major obstetric haemorrhage, including:

• Supply of appropriate units including management of timelines
• Identify healthcare professional involved the patient care

Type

Entrustable training activity (ETA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion. ​

Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.

Considerations

• Patient blood management (PBM) measures
• When to activate MHP
• Near patient testing
• Current guidelines
• Use of haemostatic agents
• Alternative interventions for patients who refuse blood components

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Practice in accordance with antenatal serology standards and guidelines.
# 6	Outcome Identify and advise healthcare professionals on appropriate actions to manage HDFN.
# 7	Outcome Develop management plans including selection of blood components for mother, fetus and neonates during pregnancy.
# 8	Outcome Identify actions required in cases of potentially sensitising events during pregnancy.
# 9	Outcome Apply patient blood management principles during pregnancy.