Table 1.

Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (BEmOC and CEmOC) signal functions, Adapted from [11]

	Basic EmOC	Comprehensive EmOC
Signal functions	Parenteral antibiotics Parenteral oxytocics Parenteral anti-convulsants and anti-hypertensives Manual removal of placenta Removal of retained products (MVA) Assisted vaginal delivery (forceps, vacuum extraction)	All 6 basic functions plus:Blood transfusion Cesarean section
Settings	Health centers Rural hospitals	Hospitals with an operating theater (OT) and surgical capacity
Skilled attendants	Midwives and nurses with midwifery skills Supporting staff	A team of doctors, clinical officers, midwives, nurses and supporting staff