| Details | Purpose
• Update and reinforce clinical skills and knowledge in emergency recognition, stabilization, and referral for primary level health workers to improve patient outcomes at Mpungu HCIII.
Core topics covered
• Basic emergency triage and rapid assessment (ABCs: airway, breathing, circulation)
• Initial management of common emergencies: shock, severe bleeding, acute respiratory distress, seizures, obstetric emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia), anaphylaxis
• Basic life support (adult and pediatric): chest compressions, airway positioning, rescue breaths
• Stabilization and referral criteria: safe transfer, use of referral forms, ambulance coordination
• Emergency obstetric care and newborn resuscitation (Helping Babies Breathe principles)
• Management of trauma at primary care level: hemorrhage control, splinting, spinal precautions
• Recognition and initial management of sepsis and diabetic emergencies
• Infection prevention and safe handling of sharps during emergencies
• Triage systems adapted for HCIII settings and record-keeping for emergency cases
• Communication and teamwork in emergency response, including handover and documentation
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