Table 1 Composition of basic and comprehensive EmOC (signal functions)

a) Administer parenteral antibiotics

b) Administer uterotonic drugs (i.e., parenteral oxytocin)

c) Administer parenteral anti-convulsants for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

d) Perform manual removal of placenta

e) Perform removal of retained products (e.g., manual vacuum aspiration)

f) Perform assisted vaginal delivery (forceps, vacuum extraction)

- All 6 basic functions plus:

g) Perform blood transfusion

h) Perform surgery

(e.g., caesarean section)