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Handover — SBAR
A structured call to a senior or a shift handover.
Source: NHS Improvement · WHO| Situation | “I am Dr A, registrar on labour ward. I am calling about Mrs B, bed 4, because her BP is 170/115.” |
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| Background | Age, gravida/para, gestation, key history, what has been done. |
| Assessment | Observations, findings, results, what you think is going on. |
| Recommendation | What you need: “Please come and review within 15 minutes.” Repeat back the plan. |
Labour ward board handover
- Every woman: name, bed, gestation, parity, risk, CTG, progress, plan.
- High-risk women and those on oxytocin or MgSO4 first.
- Theatre list, pending results, babies on the neonatal unit.
- Staffing and beds; escalate early.
A summary for trained clinicians. Always check the full guideline, the patient in front of you and your hospital's protocol. Spotted an error? Tell us.