Signal functions of EmOC17
| BEmOC | CEmOC |
|---|---|
| 1. iv/im antibiotics | All included in BEmOC (1–7) plus |
| 2. iv/im oxytocic drugs | 8. Blood transfusion |
| 3. iv/im anticonvulsants | 9. Caesarean section |
| 4. Manual removal of retained placenta | |
| 5. Removal of retained products of conception (by manual vacuum aspiration) | |
| 6. Assisted vaginal delivery (ventouse delivery) | |
| 7. Resuscitation of the newborn (using a bag and mask) |
BEmOC, basic emergency obstetric care; CEmOC, comprehensive emergency obstetric care; EmOC, emergency obstetric care; im, intramuscular; iv, intravenous.