Abstract
Regular multiprofessional rehearsals of the management of obstetric emergencies have been recommended since 1997. In‐house training is cheap and associated with improved outcomes. Teamwork failure is associated with poor obstetric outcome but aviation‐based team training is not a panacea: we may need to develop and evaluate obstetric‐specific interventions. Learning objectives: To comprehend the importance of rehearsals in the labour ward. To understand the components of successful ‘fire‐drills’. Ethical issues: Excessive focusing on the processes of training can lead to neglect of teamworking and prevent sustainable differences in outcomes. Entrenched negative attitudes to risk management processes can reduce the impact of training. Please cite this article as: Siassakos D, Crofts J, Winter C, Draycott T. Multiprofessional ‘fire‐drill’ training in the labour ward. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2009;11:55–60.
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