Useful information about working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Who to call

• On-call Women’s Assessment Unit (WAU) Registrar

• On-call Delivery Unit Registrar

• On-call Anaesthetic Registrar for O&G

• Blood Bank

• Coagulation Lab

• Obstetric Emergency x 777

This is a useful guide for common obstetric and gynaecology emergencies. Some of these are serious life-threatening conditions. It is very important that you involve senior staff early if you have any concerns.

General information to have when calling the Registrar

1. Patient name, age and NHI

2. Concise presenting complaint/chronologically relevant findings on history and examination

3. If pregnant: dating of current pregnancy and known complications, past obstetric history (G P and current gestation)

4. Past gynaecological history

5. Relevant past medical history/medications used

6. Relevant findings on blood/USS work up

7. Clinical impression and proposed management plan

Obstetric and Gynaecology guidelines are searchable from the Health Professionals home page. Gynaecology includes pregnancy less than 20 weeks gestation.