In Situ Simulation

This pillar explains how to use in situ simulation to practice perinatal safety skills and why it is an important part of improving perinatal safety.

• Establishing a Program of In Situ Simulations: Slide Presentation (PowerPoint, 982 KB; Text Version)
• Establishing a Program of In Situ Simulations: Facilitator Guide (Word, 1.7 MB; PDF, 1.4 MB; Text Version)
• Tool: General Guidance (Word, 599 KB; Text Version)
• Video: In Situ Simulations Training for Labor and Delivery Units
• Simulation Scenarios:
  • Postpartum hemorrhage (Word, 752 KB; Text Version)
  • Shoulder dystocia (Word, 751 KB; Text Version)
  • Umbilical cord prolapse (Word, 748 KB; Text Version)
  • Antepartum hemorrhage (Word, 758 KB; Text Version)
  • Preeclampsia/seizure (Word, 752 KB; Text Version)
  • Uterine tachysystole (Word, 755 KB; Text Version)
  • Magnesium toxicity (Word, 757 KB; Text Version)
  • Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)/abdominal pain (Word, 750 KB; Text Version)
  • Postoperative cesarean section complication (Word, 746 KB; Text Version)

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