Apnea of Premature Neonates
Hours: 1.00
Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is the cessation of breathing for more than 20 seconds or less when accompanied by oxygen desaturation (oxygenation saturation [SPO2] less than 85%) with or without cyanosis or bradycardia (HR less than 100 beats per minute [bpm]) in neonates with a gestational age less than 37 weeks (Balest, 2021). AOP is an individualized and self-limiting process independent from other disease processes. AOP usually resolves as the infant grows and matures, typically by 44 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA).
Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is the cessation of breathing for more than 20 seconds or less when accompanied by oxygen desaturation (oxygenation saturation [SPO2] less than 85%) with or without cyanosis or bradycardia (HR less than 100 beats per minute [bpm]) in neonates with a gestational age less than 37 weeks (Balest, 2021). AOP is an individualized and self-limiting process independent from other disease processes. AOP usually resolves as the infant grows and matures, typically by 44 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA).
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 188607000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Define apnea of prematurity and its types, etiology and epidemiology, associated conditions, complications, and prognosis.
Identify the diagnosis and management of apnea of prematurity.
Recall interdisciplinary care considerations for apnea of prematurity.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Identification
Case Scenario
Definition
Etiology/Epidemiology
Associated Conditions
Types of AOP
Section 3: Diagnosis
History and Physical
Testing
Differential Diagnosis
Complications
Prognosis
Section 4: Management
Overview
Cardiorespiratory Monitoring
Kangaroo Care
Medications
Nutrition
Positioning
Olfactory Stimulation
Respiratory Therapy
Tactile Stimulation
Therapies
Thermoregulation
Section 5: Interdisciplinary Care Considerations
Policies and Procedures
Interdisciplinary Teams
Patient Education
Discharge Planning
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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.Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and is a former PALS instructor. Her clinical expertise is in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children's Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Disclosure: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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