Activity ID
1602Expires
May 18, 2025Format Type
InternetCME Credit
1Fee
$0-$50CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
Operative vaginal delivery has a definite time and place in obstetric practice and is associated with reduced maternal complications compared to cesarean section. While vacuum suction now exceeds the use of forceps, the indications and efficacy for them are essentially the same. A case study will be presented that illustrates how to manage risks and pitfalls of operative vaginal delivery and the clinical guidelines that can assist the obstetrician’s decision-making in difficult labors.
Diplomate Engagement
Pre-and Post-test results are provided to diplomate and an evaluation survey is issued upon completion of the course. A follow-up post-activity survey is also issued 3-4 months after completion that asks what practice changes have been made.
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
State the indications for operative vaginal delivery.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages for both vacuum suction and forceps.
Define and explain the importance of an exit plan.
Document key elements: fetal position and status, any maternal conditions or complications, indications for operative vaginal delivery, and the informed consent conversation.
Keywords
Vacuum Assisted Delivery, Forceps Assisted Delivery, Risks, Operative Vaginal Delivery, Second Stage Labor
Competencies
Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Assessment, Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Evidence Based Practice, Women's Health
