Management of Obstetric Hemorrhage

Hours: 1.75
# Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MOH

Worldwide, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. It is important to understand the definitions and causes of PPH, as well as the many risk factors associated with PPH and how to assess a woman’s risk. Early recognition is key to have good outcomes. Recognizing PPH, the stages of PPH, and how to measure blood loss is essential, since treatment is based upon the stages of hemorrhage. Additionally, it is important to understand nursing interventions, treatments for PPH (including medication, surgical procedures, and blood products), and teamwork and communication needs to improve perinatal outcomes.

Course Description

Worldwide, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. It is important to understand the definitions and causes of PPH, as well as the many risk factors associated with PPH and how to assess a woman’s risk. Early recognition is key to have good outcomes. Recognizing PPH, the stages of PPH, and how to measure blood loss is essential, since treatment is based upon the stages of hemorrhage. Additionally, it is important to understand nursing interventions, treatments for PPH (including medication, surgical procedures, and blood products), and teamwork and communication needs to improve perinatal outcomes.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MOH

Hours: 1.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 11/30/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify causes and risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage.
Classify the stages of obstetric hemorrhage.
Recall nursing and medical interventions used during the management of postpartum hemorrhage.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Etiology and Epidemiology

Primary PPH

Secondary PPH

Section 3: Stages of PPH

Recognizing PPH

Identifying Stages of PPH

Summary

Section 4: Treatment of PPH

Nursing Interventions

Medications

Tamponade and Surgical Interventions

Blood Product Replacement

Refusal of Blood Products

Patient and Family Support

Teamwork and Communication

Simulation Drills & Debriefing Exercises

Summary

Section 5: Clinical Vignette

Melissa Sampson – PPH

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Kelly LaMonica, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM

Kelly LaMonica received her Associate’s Degree and RN from Muhlenberg School of Nursing in New Jersey 20 years ago. She began her career in Labor and Delivery 16 years ago. She earned her BSN and MSN from the University of Phoenix and her DNP from Grand Canyon University. She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics (C-OB) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM). She is a neonatal resuscitation (NRP) Instructor. She has been a clinical leader for the past 11 years at Penn Medicine Princeton. She is also a Clinical Instructor at Rutgers University and Chamberlain School of Nursing. Disclosure: Kelly LaMonica, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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