Table 2. Signal functions for Essential (or Emergency) Obstetric Care.

Basic EmOC Services	Comprehensive EmOC Services
1. Parenteral antibiotics	All included in Basic EmOC (1–7)
2. Parenteral oxytocic drugs	plus:
3. Parenteral anticonvulsants
4. Manual removal of placenta	8. Caesarean Section
5. Removal of retained products (e.g. by manual vacuum aspiration)	9. Blood Transfusion
6. Assisted vaginal delivery (Vacuum delivery)
7. Newborn resuscitation using bag and mask

Source: WHO (2009) Managing emergency obstetric care: a handbook.