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Obstetric Emergencies
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Master postpartum hemorrhage (4 T's, uterotonics, TXA, B-Lynch, Bakri), severe preeclampsia/eclampsia/HELLP, magnesium sulfate, AFE, maternal arrest with perimortem cesarean, shoulder dystocia (HELPERR), cord prolapse. 75% of exam.
Assessment and Prevention
Cover risk stratification, maternal early warning signs (MEWS), AIM safety bundles (Severe Hypertension, Obstetric Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Reduction of Disparities), and health equity (20% of exam).
Professional Practice
Study TeamSTEPPS, SBAR, closed-loop communication, debriefing protocols, implicit bias mitigation, and trauma-informed family communication (5% of exam).
Final Review & Practice Exams
Take full-length practice exams, review weak areas, drill on dosing (magnesium load/maintenance, TXA, uterotonic dosing) and time-critical thresholds (perimortem cesarean ≤5 min from arrest).
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- •Multidisciplinary credential — MD/DO, RN, APRN, certified midwife, PA, paramedic
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- •Renewal every 3 years through CE or re-examination
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Maternal Assessment, Risk Stratification & Early Warning Systems
4 sections
Chapter 2: Obstetric Hemorrhage — Etiology, Assessment & Uterotonics
3 sections
Chapter 3: Obstetric Hemorrhage — Mechanical Interventions, Placental Disorders & Transfusion
3 sections
Chapter 4: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy & Preeclampsia with Severe Features
3 sections
Chapter 5: Hypertensive Crisis, Eclampsia & Magnesium Sulfate Therapy
4 sections
Chapter 6: Maternal Resuscitation, Cardiac Arrest & Perimortem Cesarean
3 sections
Chapter 7: Amniotic Fluid Embolism & Maternal Shock States
3 sections
Chapter 8: Acute Intrapartum Delivery Emergencies
3 sections
Chapter 9: Uterine Inversion, Malpresentation & Obstetric Trauma
3 sections
Chapter 10: Maternal Sepsis, Intraamniotic Infection & Severe Infections
4 sections
Chapter 11: Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Neurologic Emergencies
4 sections
Chapter 12: Thromboembolism, Hepatorenal Disorders & Toxicologic Emergencies
3 sections
Chapter 13: Obstetric Anesthesia Emergencies & Critical Complications
4 sections
Chapter 14: Professional Practice, Team Communication, Debriefing & Health Equity
4 sections
C-OBE Exam Details
Obstetric Emergencies
Administered by NCC
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NCC content outline
History, risk stratification, maternal early warning signs (MEWS), physical exam findings, hemodynamic recognition, AIM safety bundles, health disparities
Hemorrhage (PPH, placental abnormalities, rupture, inversion, DIC), hypertensive emergencies (severe preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP), maternal resuscitation (AFE, arrest, perimortem cesarean), intrapartum/postpartum (cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia, anesthesia complications), infection/sepsis (IAI, pyelonephritis, maternal sepsis), and other medical emergencies
Closed-loop communication, SBAR, debriefing, implicit bias mitigation, family communication, interpreter services
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