title: Obstetric emergencies: role of obstetric drill for a better maternal outcome.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate factors contributing to obstetric emergencies, analyze the fetomaternal outcome and role of obstetric drill in facing these emergencies effectively.
  
  
  METHODS
  Out of 10,892 deliveries, a total of 520 women were included in this prospective study. Analysis of emergency obstetric conditions was done by evaluating incidence, various contributing factors, and fetomaternal outcome. Obstetric drill was conducted among residents repetitively. Pre drill and post drill assessment of confidence in clinical, knowledge, and team work skills were compared by χ(2) test. Impact of drill on severe obstetric morbidities was noted.
  
  
  METHODS
  Incidence of obstetric emergencies was found to be 4.88 %. Maternal and perinatal mortality was seen in 4.23 and 37.11 %, respectively, of these emergency obstetric women. Impact of drill showed an increase in score in knowledge (p < 0.019), confidence (p, 0.001), and team work (p < 0.001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Active implementation of emergency obstetric care and incorporation of obstetric drill lays a strong foundation for safe fetomaternal outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pt. J.N.M. Medical College & Dr. B.R.A.M Hospital, Raipur, India.
authors.forename: Abha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Lily
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nandi
keywords: Maternal morbidity; Obstetric drill; Obstetric emergency