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WHO Recommendations: Optimizing Health Worker Roles to Improve Access to Key Maternal and Newborn Health Interventions Through Task Shifting. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2012.

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Annex 6Frameworks related to the other cadres (auxiliary nurses, auxiliary nurse midwives, midwives, nurses, associate clinicians, advanced level associate clinicians, non-specialist doctors)

2.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 325K)

2.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 372K)

2.2. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to treat postpartum haemorrhage, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 325K)

2.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to treat postpartum haemorrhage, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 372K)

2.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage, using a compact, autodisable, prefilled injection device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 325K)

2.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to prevent treat postpartum haemorrhage, using a compact, autodisable, prefilled device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 280K)

2.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to treat postpartum haemorrhage using a compact, autodisable, prefilled injection device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 325K)

2.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer oxytocin to treat postpartum haemorrhage, using a compact, autodisable, prefilled injection device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 372K)

2.5 and 2.6. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer misoprostol to (a) prevent and (b) to treat postpartum haemorrhage before referral? (PDF, 337K)

2.5 and 2.6. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer misoprostol to (a) prevent and (b) to treat postpartum haemorrhage before referral? (PDF, 372K)

2.7. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES distribute misoprostol to women during pregnancy for self-administration after childbirth? (PDF, 245K)

2.7. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES distribute misoprostol to women during pregnancy for self-administration after childbirth? (PDF, 372K)

4.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 245K)

4.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 279K)

7.1 and 7.2. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES (a) initiate and (b) maintain kangaroo mother care for low birth weight infants? (PDF, 248K)

7.1 and 7.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES (a) initiate and (b) maintain kangaroo mother care for low birth weight infants? (PDF, 279K)

8.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver injectable antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 337K)

8.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver injectable antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 372K)

8.2. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver antibiotics for neonatal sepsis using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 246K)

8.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 372K)

9.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver neonatal resuscitation? (PDF, 245K)

9.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver neonatal resuscitation? (PDF, 371K)

11.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer intravenous fluid for resuscitation as part of postpartum haemorrhage treatment? (PDF, 324K)

11.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer intravenous fluid for resuscitation as part of postpartum haemorrhage treatment? (PDF, 279K)

11.2. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform internal bimanual uterine compression for postpartum haemorrhage? (PDF, 324K)

11.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform internal bimanual uterine compression for postpartum haemorrhage? (PDF, 279K)

11.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform suturing for minor perineal / genital lacerations? (PDF, 324K)

11.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform suturing for minor perineal / genital lacerations? (PDF, 279K)

11.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer antihypertensives for severe high blood pressure in pregnancy? (PDF, 321K)

11.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer antihypertensives for severe high blood pressure in pregnancy? (PDF, 371K)

11.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 320K)

11.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 370K)

11.6. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver maternal intrapartum care (including labour monitoring, e.g. using a partograph; foetal heart rate monitoring by auscultation; decision to transfer for poor progress; delivery of the baby)? (PDF, 245K)

11.6. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES deliver maternal intrapartum care (including labour monitoring, e.g. using a partograph; foetal heart rate monitoring by auscultation; decision to transfer for poor progress; delivery of the baby)? (PDF, 371K)

12.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 244K)

12.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 281K)

12.2. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should AUXILIARY NURSES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a standard syringe? (PDF, 324K)

12.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a standard syringe? (PDF, 281K)

12.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES insert and remove intrauterine device (IUDs)? (PDF, 244K)

12.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES insert and remove intrauterine device (IUDs) (PDF, 282K)

12.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 324K)

12.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 282K)

12.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 244K)

12.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 281K)

12.6. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 245K)

12.6. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 280K)

2.7. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES distribute misoprostol to women during pregnancy for self-administration after childbirth? (PDF, 245K)

2.7. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES distribute misoprostol to women during pregnancy for self-administration after childbirth? (PDF, 371K)

4.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 246K)

4.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 280K)

7.1 and 7.2. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES (a) initiate and (b) maintain kangaroo mother care for low birth weight infants? (PDF, 324K)

7.1 and 7.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES (a) initiate and (b) maintain kangaroo mother care for low birth weight infants? (PDF, 279K)

8.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver injectable antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 337K)

8.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver injectable antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a standard syringe? (PDF, 372K)

8.2. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 245K)

8.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver antibiotics for neonatal sepsis, using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 372K)

9.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver neonatal resuscitation? (PDF, 245K)

9.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver neonatal resuscitation? (PDF, 371K)

11.1, 11.2 and 11.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES (a) administer intravenous fluid for resuscitation as part of postpartum haemorrhage treatment, (b) perform internal bimanual uterine compression for postpartum hameorrhage, and (c) perform suturing for minor perineal / genital lacerations? (PDF, 325K)

11.1, 11.2 and 11.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES (a) administer intravenous fluid for resuscitation as part of postpartum haemorrhage treatment, (b) perform internal bimanual uterine compression for postpartum haemorrhage, and (c) perform suturing for minor perineal / genital lacerations? (PDF, 279K)

11.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES administer antihypertensives for severe high blood pressure in pregnancy? (PDF, 324K)

11.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES administer antihypertensives for severe high blood pressure in pregnancy (PDF, 371K)

11.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES administer corticosteroids to pregnant womenin the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 321K)

11.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 370K)

11.12. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver magnesium sulphate to women in preterm labour as a neuroprotection for the foetus? (PDF, 245K)

11.12. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES deliver magnesium sulphate to women in preterm labour as a neuroprotection for the foetus? (PDF, 371K)

12.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 244K)

12.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) such as Uniject? (PDF, 281K)

12.2. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a standard syringe? (PDF, 324K)

12.2. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES initiate and maintain injectable contraceptives using a standard syringe? (PDF, 281K)

12.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES insert and remove intrauterine device (IUDs)? (PDF, 325K)

12.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES insert and remove intrauterine device (IUDs)? (PDF, 302K)

12.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 324K)

12.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 283K)

12.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 244K)

12.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 281K)

12.6. RECOMMENDATION. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 245K)

12.6. EVIDENCE BASE. Should AUXILIARY NURSE MIDWIVES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 281K)

4.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 324K)

4.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 284K)

10.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 244K)

10.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 375K)

11.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 320K)

11.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 374K)

11.7. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES perform vacuum extraction during childbirth? (PDF, 320K)

11.7. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES perform vacuum extraction during childbirth? (PDF, 283K)

11.8 and 11.10. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES deliver the loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) to treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 324K)

11.8 and 11.10. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) to treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 285K)

11.9 and 11.11. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES deliver the maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 321K)

11.9 and 11.11. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES deliver the maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 285K)

11.12. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should NURSES deliver magnesium sulphate to women in preterm labour as a neuroprotective for the foetus? (PDF, 245K)

11.12. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES deliver magnesium sulphate to women in preterm labour as a neuroprotective for the foetus? (PDF, 284K)

12.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES insert and remove intrauterine device (IUDs)? (PDF, 324K)

12.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES insert and remove intrauterine devices (IUDs)? (PDF, 307K)

12.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 324K)

12.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 285K)

12.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 245K)

12.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 304K)

12.6. RECOMMENDATION. Should NURSES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 245K)

12.6. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NURSES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 282K)

4.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 245K)

4.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES diagnose preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (pPROM) and deliver initial treatment of injectable antibiotics, using a standard syringe, before referral? (PDF, 281K)

10.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 320K)

10.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 281K)

11.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 245K)

11.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES administer corticosteroids to pregnant women in the context of preterm labour to improve neonatal outcomes? (PDF, 372K)

11.7. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES perform vacuum extraction during childbirth? (PDF, 324K)

11.7. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES perform vacuum extraction during childbirth? (PDF, 280K)

11.8 and 11.10. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 325K)

11.8 and 11.10. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 282K)

11.9 and 11.11. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES deliver a maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 324K)

11.9 and 11.11. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES deliver a maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility, and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 282K)

11.12. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should MIDWIVES deliver magnesium sulphate to women in preterm labour as a neuroprotection for the foetus? (PDF, 245K)

11.12. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES deliver magnesium sulphate to women in preterm labour as a neuroprotective for the fetus? (PDF, 281K)

12.3. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES insert and remove intrauterine devices (IUDs)? (PDF, 325K)

12.3. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES insert and remove intrauterine devices (IUDs)? (PDF, 282K)

12.4. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 325K)

12.4. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES insert and remove contraceptive implants? (PDF, 282K)

12.5. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 321K)

12.5. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES perform tubal ligation (post-partum and interval)? (PDF, 301K)

12.6. RECOMMENDATION. Should MIDWIVES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 321K)

12.6. EVIDENCE BASE. Should MIDWIVES perform vasectomy? (PDF, 281K)

10.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform external cephalic version (ECV)? (PDF, 320K)

10.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 266K)

11.7. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform vacuum extraction during childbirth? (PDF, 321K)

11.7. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform vacuum extraction during childbirth? (PDF, 266K)

11.8 to 11.10. RECOMMENDATION. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate? (PDF, 324K)

11.8 and 11.10. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate? (PDF, 268K)

11.9 to 11.11. RECOMMENDATION. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 245K)

11.9 and 11.11. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate? (PDF, 268K)

11.13. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform caesarean sections? (PDF, 245K)

11.13. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform caesarean sections? (PDF, 265K)

11.14. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform manual removal of the placenta? (PDF, 323K)

11.14. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform manual removal of the placenta? (PDF, 266K)

10.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform external cephalic version (ECV)? (PDF, 321K)

10.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 267K)

11.7 and 11.14. RECOMMENDATIONS. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform (a) vacuum extraction during childbirth and (b) manual removal of the placenta? (PDF, 323K)

11.7 and 11.14. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS perform (a) vacuum extraction during childbirth and (b) manual removal of the placenta? (PDF, 267K)

11.8 to 11.10. RECOMMENDATION. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 324K)

11.8 and 11.10. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a loading dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility? (PDF, 268K)

11.9 to 11.11. RECOMMENDATION. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate? (PDF, 246K)

11.9 and 11.11. EVIDENCE BASE. Should ADVANCED LEVEL ASSOCIATE CLINICIANS deliver a maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate to (a) prevent eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate; and (b) treat eclampsia and refer to a higher facility if appropriate? (PDF, 268K)

10.1. RECOMMENDATION. Should NON-SPECIALIST DOCTORS perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 323K)

10.1. EVIDENCE BASE. Should NON-SPECIALIST DOCTORS perform external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term? (PDF, 299K)

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