Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- Tray for IV line
- Large bore IV cannula
- Gallipot
- Cotton wool swabs
- Receiver
- Tray for vital signs
- Oxygen apparatus
- Pulse oximeter
- Torch light
- Blood sample bottles
- IV fluids (Ringer’s Lactate or Normal Saline)
- Airway
- Ambu bag
- Oxygen face mask/Nasal prongs
- Glucometer with strips
- Lancet
- Emergency drug
- Antihistamine
- Epinephrine
- Adrenalin
- Uterotonic drug
- Magnesium sulphate
- Antihypertensive drug
- Blood volume expanders
- Sterile gauze swabs
- Speculum
- Swab holding forceps
- Patella Hammer
- Suction Apparatus
STEPS #
- Reassess the client conditions of signs of improvement
- Continuing monitoring of vital signs and note any deviations
- Carry out radiological and other investigations after client is stable
- Monitor intake and output
- Administer prescribed drugs
- Manage according to WHO/GHS protocol if the cause of shock is bleeding or infection
- Communicate the progress of client to family or significant others
- Seek or refer management if client condition fails to improve or stabilize
- Maintain Infection, Prevention and Control measures throughout management
- Record and report all information in the Maternal and Child Health Book (Manual or Electronic)
