Chronic Hypertension with Superimposed Preeclampsia

This case-based module places you into medical scenarios in which you will make decisions about the appropriate handling of a patient situation. The purpose of this module is to review and reinforce training, keeping your skills sharp and patients safe. Throughout each scenario you will be asked questions about your decisions, but your answer choices will not be scored and you will not receive a report. You can move freely throughout the module and visit earlier sections without losing progress on previously answered questions. You can revisit this module in the future as many times as you would like.

Hypertensive diseases complicate 5%–8% of pregnancies, and are estimated to account for over 75,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths worldwide. Delays in seeking medical care, establishing the diagnosis, and providing treatment have been associated with an increased risk for adverse perinatal outcomes.

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Hours: 0.50
Course Code: REL-AC-APSG-0-PEARL5

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-AC-APSG-0-PEARL5

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 2/28/2022

Learning Objectives:
Review indication for medical treatment of hypertension in pregnancy.
Review management of the patient with chronic hypertension in pregnancy.
Review diagnostic criterion for preeclampsia, severe features of preeclampsia.
Review management of severe preeclampsia prior to 34 weeks.

Outline:
Introduction A. Summary Chronic Hypertension with Superimposed Preeclampsia A. Chronic Hypertension with Superimposed Preeclampsia

Instructor: William Cusick, MD

Dr. Cusick earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1988, before completing his internship, residency and a fellowship at the University of CT School of Medicine / John Dempsey Hospital in 1994. He is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Cusick has special expertise and interest in perinatal ultrasound, fetal Down syndrome screening, 1st trimester ultrasound screening, and perinatal safety. His contributions to the medical literature include dozens of original peer reviewed article, medical textbook contributions, and presentations at national medical meetings.
Dr. Cusick is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the Ascension Health System Perinatal Safety Committee. He serves as a board member on the Fetal Medicine Foundation USA.

He is the Director of Maternal Medicine Services for St Vincent's Medical Center and The Western Connecticut Health Network. In addition to his clinical MFM practice, Dr. Cusick serves as Chairperson for the Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St Vincent's Medical Center.[Cusick, William MD] He is an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Connecticut School of Medicine and the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University where he also serves as the Clinical Chairperson for the department.
Disclosure: William Cusick, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Ronald Iverson, MD, MPH

Disclosure: Ronald Iverson, MD, MPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Nancy Irland, DNP, RN, CNM

Disclosure: Nancy Irland, DNP, RN, CNM has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Martin November, MD, MBA, FACOG

Disclosure: Martin November, MD, MBA, FACOG has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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

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