When Baby Makes Two: Management of Shock, Hemorrhage and Trauma in Pregnancy

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

One in 12 pregnancies is complicated by traumatic injury, which is a factor in up to 20% of all maternal deaths. This advanced session focuses on resuscitation and management of the pregnant patient in the ICU following traumatic injury, emphasizing early recognition of shock and hemorrhage and avoidance of complications. Case studies offer opportunities to apply new and existing trauma information to specific pregnancy-related trauma scenarios, enhancing knowledge and the capacity to care of these patients in the ICU.

Objectives

Explain anatomical and physiological changes occurring as a result of pregnancy and the implications of these changes for trauma teams.
Describe the ABCDE approach to stabilization and list strategies to optimize maternal hemodynamics and oxygenation in shock and hemorrhage.
Identify resuscitation pitfalls and the essential interventions required for best possible outcomes for the injured pregnant patient.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.