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High-Risk Labour

High Risk Labour
1 Types of abnormal uterine action: • Hypotonic and hypertonic uterine contraction
2 • Prolonged labour • Obstructed labour • Precipitate Labour
3 Dystocia: • Dystocia caused by fetal anomalies • Neural tube defects • Hydrocephalus
4 Dystocia: • Shoulder dystocia • Enlargement of fetal abdomen • Monsters, Conjoined twins
5 Malposition: • Occipitoposterior position
6 • Arrested occipitoposterior position • Deep Transverse Arrest (DTA) Malpresentation: • Breech presentation • Assisted breech delivery and management of complicated breech.
7 Malpresentation • Face presentation, Brow presentation • Transverse presentation
8 • Compound presentation, Unstable lie
9 • Cord prolapse • Amniotic fluid embolism
10 • Preterm labour • Post-term pregnancy • Premature rupture of membranes
11 • External cephalic version • Internal version • Bipolar version.
12 • Operative obstetrics • Destructive operations: Craniotomy, Decapitation, Evisceration, Cleidotomy, symphysiotomy.
13 Operative vaginal delivery: • Forceps and Ventouse • Episiotomy • Hysterotomy
14 • Cesarean Section: Lower segment Cesarean section • Classical Cesarean section • Trial of labour after Cesarean
15 • Uterine inversion • Uterine rupture • Visceral injuries
16 • Advanced CTG interpretation in High-risk labour • Intrauterine fetal monitoring (scalp monitoring) • Shoulder dystocia
1.1 Mapped to: K1;K3

Discuss the physiological changes and discomforts in abnormal labour

Teaching Strategy ? Interactive lectures / ? Group discussions
Assessment Methods ? Mid-term Written Exam / ? Final Written Exam
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Recognize the appropriate healthcare needs and midwifery care management of women in abnormal labour.

Teaching Strategy ? Interactive lectures / ? Group discussions
Assessment Methods ? Mid-term Written Exam / ? Final Written Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Develop midwifery care plans reflecting the integration of theory and evidence-based practices for women in high risk labour.

Teaching Strategy ? Simulation-based learning / ? Clinical training
Assessment Methods ? Formal OSCE / ? Final OSCE / ? Clinical Performance
2.2 Mapped to: S5;S6

Implement appropriate interventions utilizing appropriate advanced medical technology to address the needs of pregnant women’s during high-risk labour.

Teaching Strategy ? Simulation-based learning / ? Clinical training
Assessment Methods ? Formal OSCE / ? Final OSCE / • Clinical Performance
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Apply effective and respectful communication and collaboration with mothers, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring effective and coordinated care delivery.

Teaching Strategy ? Simulation-based learning / ? Clinical training
Assessment Methods ? Formal OSCE / ? Final OSCE / ? Clinical Performance
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Integrate professional ethics while dealing with women in high risk labour and interdisciplinary health care providers .

Teaching Strategy ? Interactive Discussion / ? Clinical training
Assessment Methods ? Clinical Performance / ? Behavioural and Interpersonal Skills
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate professionalism and collaboration to enhance midwifery care and self-development.

Teaching Strategy ? Interactive Discussion / ? Clinical training
Assessment Methods ? Clinical Performance / ? Behavioural and Interpersonal Skills