ANNOUNCING A MATERNAL MORBIDTY & MORTALITY 2-PART SERIES: LIVE WEBINAR PRESENTATION

Part 2: “Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy”12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT | Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020

Fee: None Target audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists & Lab CE Credit: Approved for Nurses, pending for Pharmacists & Lab Continuing medical education (CME) credit is not available for physicians who attend this program.

Live contact hour: 1.0 | Level of Instruction: IntermediateConference code and log-in details provided at registration

Multi-disciplinary Program

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Presenter:

Frank R. Kolucki, Jr., M.D., FACOG Chairman of the Department

Obstetrics & Gynecology Moses Taylor Hospital

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Program SummaryDespite a worldwide trend toward improvement in maternal morbidity and mortality, rates in the U.S. have surged in recent years. Specifically, the unacceptable rates of preventable adverse events in childbirth are topping 50 percent. A major reason for this tragic result is poor recognition and appropriate treatment of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This program will review the four major hypertensive disorders of obstetrics and focus on the rapid diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive emergencies—a major cause of maternal deaths. A tailored, multi-disciplinary approach including contributions from pharmacists, nurses and lab clinicians is essential for successful outcomes in the treatment of hypertensive disorders.

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

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programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

Pfiedler is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing,

Provider Number CEP14944, for 1 contact hour.

This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for

specific details.

1. Describe the four types of hypertension that can complicate pregnancy2. Explain the maternal and fetal complications that can result fromhypertensive disorders of pregnancy3. Recall the evaluation, diagnosis and management of hypertensiveemergencies in pregnancy4. Identify the benefits of utilizing an evidence-based care teamapproach to aid patients with hypertensive disorders5. Review the Joint Commission provision of care, treatment and service

Find Part 1 of the Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Series online:

Code Crimson: Massive Transfusion Protocol at https://education.healthtrustpg.com/