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Vacuum extraction
Vacuum extraction technique is illustrated. Compared to forceps extraction vacuum extraction can be performed by less experienced staff that are trained in its use.
Termination of pregnancy with the manual vacuum aspirator
This video demonstrates the technique of termination of early pregnancy with the manual vacuum aspirator.
Newborn Care Series: Breathing problems
This film covers how to evaluate a baby with a breathing problem. It shows rapid breathing, chest in-drawing, and nasal flaring. It advises to give these babies oxygen if possible and refer them to a higher-level facility.
Insertion technique for the Copper T380A IUD
This video demonstrates the insertion technique for the TCu-380A IUD, which has been shown in a Cochrane review to be more effective than other IUDs.
Active management of the third stage of labour
Active management of the third stage of labour includes administering a uterotonic after birth of the baby, controlled cord traction and clamping and cutting of the cord once the uterus contracts.
This caesarean section video focuses on individual aspects of the operation such as the abdominal incision, suturing of the uterus and other components and discusses the evidence base for those components.
Newborn Care Series: Inserting an IV
This film shows how to insert an IV into the vein of a newborn. It shows gathering supplies, finding a good vein, applying a tourniquet, insertion technique, taping and splinting the IV, and administering medication.
Newborn Care Series: Referring a sick baby
This film shows the essential features of a referral process. It covers involving the family, transport, preparing the baby for the journey, writing the referral note, and what to do if referral is not an option.
Optimizing health worker roles for maternal and newborn health
This film introduces new WHO recommendations on optimizing health worker roles to improve access to key maternal and newborn health interventions through task shifting and sharing.
Catheterization of the bladder
This video provides an overview of performance of catheterization of the bladder.
