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The active components of effective training in obstetric emergencies.

June 10, 2009

Siassakos D, Crofts JF, Winter C, et al. BJOG. 2009;116(8):1028-32.

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This article analyzes what makes obstetric emergency training programs effective. According to the authors, common traits include providing institutional incentives to train, combining teamwork training with clinical teaching and simulations, and educating all staff.

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