Improving preparedness of emergency medicine residents in the management of postpartum hemorrhage: A randomized controlled study of two pedagogical approaches.

Objective: To evaluate a novel curriculum to enhance knowledge and preparedness of emergency medicine (EM) residents in the management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

Methods: A randomized controlled trial examining two pedagogical approaches. Following baseline testing of knowledge and confidence in respect of PPH management, participants were randomized to receive a didactic lecture on PPH management (group A, n = 14) or a didactic lecture followed by simulation-based training on PPH management and debriefing (group B, n = 16).