Concerns related to the high cesarean birth rate in the United States have driven the development of safety initiatives that focus on promoting vaginal birth. Knowledge of current professional recommendations and guidelines related to the safe promotion of vaginal birth…
Cesarean delivery rates have steadily increased over the past few decades without an equivalent improvement in maternal or neonatal outcomes. A large percentage of Ob/Gyn malpractice claims are related to cesarean delivery. This activity is the first of a 3-part…
This case report describes an 18-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 and prior right brachial plexus neurofibroma resection who reported intermittent, unilateral facial flushing after exertion.
Many of us hear about breaches everywhere and are warned of impending cyber harm daily. Our inboxes are filled with newsletters and webinars – like this one – about what we can do to prepare. Add to this the pressures…
It’s a fact of life that some residents of long-term care facilities need help with basic hygiene of their perineal area. This activity reviews the importance of infection prevention aspects of care associated with the perineum, including basic hygiene, bathing,…
How have your hospital’s healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rates changed over the past few years? Trends of substantial increases in CLABSI, CAUTI, and VAE rates have been reported in the literature during the pandemic. This webinar will review the use of…
Pediatricians see patients across the age continuum from neonate to young adult and address a wide range of developmental and disease processes. As the patient matures, the pediatric goals gradually transition from counseling and seeking only parental or guardian consent…
Pediatricians see patients across the age continuum from neonate to young adult and address a wide range of developmental and disease processes. As the patient matures, the pediatric goals gradually transition from counseling and seeking only parental or guardian consent…
Maternal and fetal risks and complications are increased when cesarean deliveries are performed emergently. This module covers statistics, indications, and risks related to emergency cesarean delivery. Additionally, challenges related to emergency cesarean and risk mitigation strategies are reviewed.
Maternal morbidity from cesarean and repeat cesarean deliveries is an ever increasing problem. Many cesarean deliveries may not be necessary. This activity is module 2 of a of a three-part series that covers indications and risks for non-emergent cesareans as…
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