Activity ID
1821Expires
July 20, 2027Format Type
InternetCME Credit
1Fee
$0-$50CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
The majority of obstetric triage encounters include an assessment of both mother and fetus but under certain conditions, clinical data may be unavailable. EFM triage is a skill of necessity that includes a brief and rapid assessment of fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine contraction (UC) data in the absence of any other clinical data while designating urgency of management. A swift and accurate interpretation improves patient safety and speeds workflow while inaccurate interpretation or delays increase the risk of medical malpractice claims. This monograph includes a simple EFM triage technique and EFM strip drills for practice.
Diplomate Engagement
Pre and post-test with feedback to the learner.
Evaluation survey at the end of the course.
Post activity surveys asking what has been put into practice.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Family Medicine
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: 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.
Educational Objectives
To compare and contrast triage performed in an ED and EFM triage.
To analyze 10 EFM strips and apply the modified ESI to EFM triage.
To formulate a plan to incorporate EFM triage into clinical practice at your facility.
Keywords
Electronic Fetal Monitoring, OP Malpresentation, EFM Triage, EFM Standard Terms, EFM Guidelines, Neonatal Encephalopathy, EFM pH Implications, Oxygen Therapy, Medical Knowledge
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Inpatient, Outpatient
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Evidence Based Practice, Interprofessional, Cognition, Human Learning & Problem Solving, Women's Health
