Table 1.

Basic emergency obstetric and newborn care package (signal functions)

	Signal functions
1	Administration of IV antibiotics
2	Administration of magnesium sulphate
3	Administration of parenteral oxytocics
4	Performing manual removal of the placenta
5	Performing removal of retained products
6	Performing assisted vaginal delivery (e.g. by vacuum extraction)
7	Performing newborn resuscitation