Jamie Otremba, RN, CNM, MSN, will delve into the most common high risk issues presenting in today’s obstetrical patients. She will provide you with a comprehensive look at pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP, the pitfalls of diagnosing and treating preterm labor, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, venous thrombotic events, inductions, and obstetric crisis.. Jamie’s extensive experiences in high risk obstetrics have provided her with keen insight into these often challenging and frightening situations. She is eager to share with you many of the effective interventions that she has acquired throughout her career! Through case studies, persuasive evidence-based research, and an engaging presentation style, she will advance your own knowledge regarding the current trends, treatments and issues in high risk obstetrics. You will take away new strategies and techniques to immediately impact the maternal and fetal outcomes of your own obstetrical patients!
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Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for Midwives. The Certificate Maintenance Program of the American Midwifery Certification Board recognizes and accepts for continuing education credit courses that are specifically applicable and pertinent to the practice of midwifery and by entities approved by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). This endruing material is certified for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by Сòòò½ÊÓƵ as an accredited ACCME provider authorized to award credit by the AMA. Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - OB Emergencies (5.5 MB) | 114 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Jamie Otremba, MSN, RN, CNM, has over 25 years of maternal child nursing experience and is currently practicing full-scope nurse-midwifery at a progressive OB/GYN clinic in suburban Minnesota. Jamie has been active in program development and benchmarking in both clinic and hospital settings. She is also one of the medical directors for the Women’s and Children’s Service Line at a large hospital and medical center in Minnesota. Jamie served as an assistant professor at Minnesota State University and has practiced in women’s health care in a variety of settings, including labor and delivery, postpartum, antenatal, and community health nursing.
She has consulted area healthcare facilities on clinical and legal practice topics, and she continues as an investigator for several medication trials pertinent to obstetric and gynecologic issues. Additionally, Jamie has enjoyed sharing her vast knowledge and experiences as a preceptor for both medical and advanced practice nursing students. Her goal is to provide you with the latest pharmacological options for pregnancy and birth to ultimately improve the maternal and fetal outcomes of your own patients!
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Explain the two phase process that results in pre-eclampsia.
Compare the two blood pressure parameters that require treatment and how those treatments differ.
List criteria for the diagnosis of preterm labor and the pharmacologic management options.
Determine the two most important factors to assess appropriateness for elective induction. 
Explain the most effective way to change medical staff practices. 
Evaluate the possible causes of a post-partum hemorrhage and appropriate management of each. 
Analyze strategies for collaborative care with the ICU and Emergency Department
Explain why a d-dimer is no longer recommended as part of the evaluation for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy. 
Evaluate the latest ACOG recommendations for preventing blood loss during delivery. 
Explain why neurological outcomes with AFE are so poor and the rapid interventions that could make a difference. 
Preeclampsia Eclampsia and HELLP
Preterm Labor: Rapid Diagnosis and Intervention Can Make All the Difference
The Perils of Shoulder Dystocia
Post Partum Hemorrhage
High Risk Induction
VTE in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Catastrophic Events
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