SPM – MCQ 29 – Comprehensive emergency obstetric care

Comprehensive emergency obstetric care does not include:
a) Manual removal of placenta
b) Hysterectomy
c) Blood transfusion
d) Ceasarean section

Correct answer : b) Hysterectomy

Basic emergency obstetric services
- Parenteral oxytocics
- Antibiotics and anticonvulsants
- Assisted deliveries
- Manual extraction of the placenta
- Removal of retained products
Comprehensive emergency obstetric services
- basic services plus
  - Caesarean sections
  - Blood transfusions

Ref: WHO Bulletin

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