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. 2017 Oct 19;12(10):e0186515. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0186515

Fig 1. Signal functions and classifications used to identify basic and comprehensive emergency obstetric care.

Fig 1

BEmOC includes assisted vaginal delivery, administration of parenteral antibiotics, administration of uterotonic drugs, administration of parenteral anticonvulsants, manual removal of placenta and removal of retained products. BEmOC-1 includes all BEmOC functions except assisted vaginal delivery. CEmOC includes all BEmOC functions in addition to cesarean and blood transfusion capabilities. CEmOC-1 includes all CEmOC functions except assisted vaginal delivery [5–6].