A Simulation workshop on shock in Obstetrics was Organised by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Skills Lab, AVMC in association with JeevaRaksha and Obstetrics & Gynecology Society, Pondicherry on 21.04.2024 at Smt.Annapoorani Shanmugasundaram Mini-auditorium. The workshop commenced with a formal inauguration, presided by Dr. V.N. Mahalakshmi, Dean, Health Profession Education, followed by an Introduction to the workshop by Dr. S. Deepa, HOD, OG. PPH Moulage was demonstrated by Dr Ram Nair and team OG.
Following this, the participants were divided into 6 groups and all of them were trained hands-on at 6 stations – RTA Antepartum Haemorrhage, led by Dr Nair & Dr S.Deepa, Eclampsia led by Dr Anush Keepansaril, JIPMER, Surgical Management of PPH by Dr Chitra, JIPMER, PPH drill and NASG by Dr.M.Jayashree, SMVMC&H & Dr.R.Sasikala, Professor. NRP by Dr Thumjaa & Dr Dheepane, Paediatrics and Ultrasound in shock by Dr Prabhu, HOD Radiology & Dr Sahana, Jeeva Raksha.
Participants were also trained in Airway and cardiac management by the skills lab, Faculty. AVMC.Around 45 registered postgraduates from various medical colleges of Puducherry were trained in obstetric emergencies. The workshop was successful with enthusiastic participation by the postgraduates. The program ended with a feedback session.


