Pr-023861 EC Risk: Precipitous Delivery and its Complications

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Type

Presentation

Credit

No

Description

This module reviews how to manage precipitous delivery in the emergency department, including normal ... show more

Objectives

  • ● Demonstrate communication skills that maintain a calm environment while clearly verbalizing the identified complication and plan
  • ● Demonstrate effective communication skills needed to work effectively on an interprofessional team
  • ● Demonstrate how to appropriately manage the following complications: nuchal cord, preterm delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, breech presentation, and shoulder dystocia
  • ● Describe features of an extremely premature infant and list criteria that help predict the outcome of a premature infant
  • ● Identify the most accurate way to date a pregnancy
  • ●Identify which patients need to deliver in the Emergency Department and which can be safely transferred

Fees

Free

Faculty

John Yosaitis

Organization

MedStar Health System and Shared Services