Enduring CME Course: Assisted Vaginal Delivery

Activity ID

14341

Expires

October 15, 2028

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

Fee

$150

CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)

Description of CME Course

Assisted vaginal delivery (AVD) has been performed since the 1500’s but lost popularity in the United Staes in the early to mid-1990’s due to concerns that cesarean delivery may be safer than assisted vaginal delivery. Despite having proven this untrue in most circumstances, the rate of cesarean has increased, and the rate of assisted vaginal delivery has decreased contributing to a rise primary cesareans and associated morbidity. A primary provider can reduce adverse events and the rate of unnecessary cesarean deliveries by assisting with the vaginal delivery process. Forceps, vacuum devices, and human hands can help guide a misaligned fetus or hasten prolonged labor to facilitate a safe birth. Vacuum assisted birth is utilized far more frequently than that of forceps thought to be attributed to ease of use and minimal exposure to forceps training. This activity will enhance knowledge and skills for the safe application of a vacuum device or forceps during a vaginal birth.

ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type

ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

Family Medicine

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NOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

a. Describe good candidates for assisted vaginal delivery
b. List indications and contraindications for assisted vaginal delivery
c. Discuss risk mitigation strategies to reduce malpractice claims related to assisted vaginal delivery

Keywords

vaginal birth, forceps, vacuum device, c/s prevention

Competencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Professionalism

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Inpatient, Rural, Urban