Materials for Implementers

 Materials for Implementers

Anyone contemplating adding the NASG to their maternal health program should consider some basic questions about the need for the NASG, the context in which it might be used,  and any characteristics in the context that might make it more compelling to use the NASG or might create barriers to NASG implementation. The Decision Trees, in particular, will be helpful for deciding IF and HOW to incorporate NASGs. There are also Logbooks for keeping track of NASG outcomes and process indicators, which will be helpful in evaluating the utility of the NASG. There are international guidelines for implementation. The “Cleaning and Decontamination Protocol” contains an interactive Excel Spreadsheet that individual locations can use to determine the proper mix of water and bleach for decontamination and reuse. There is important information on where to purchase NASGs.  Finally, you will findl bibliography of papers about NASG use in a variety of contexts.

1. Decision Trees  & Question Guides
2. Clinic/Hospital Logbooks 
3. Instructions for Logbook Use
4. Guidelines:
   • 2013 WHO Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage
   • WHO Recommendations Treatment and Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage. Highlights and Key Messages from New 2012 Global Recommendations
   • International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO): Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Low-resource Setting,  International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2012
5. Cleaning Protocol
6. Bleach Calculation Worksheet
7. Purchasing the NASG
8. Bibliography
9. UN Report on NASG as One of 10 Innovations that Can Save Mothers
10. Executive Summary: Policy Study of NASG Adoption in 4 Countries
    

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