Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MOH
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify causes and risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage.
Classify the stages of obstetric hemorrhage.
Recall nursing and medical interventions used during the management of postpartum hemorrhage.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Etiology and Epidemiology
Primary PPH
Secondary PPH
Section 3: Stages of PPH
Recognizing PPH
Identifying Stages of PPH
Summary
Section 4: Treatment of PPH
Nursing Interventions
Medications
Tamponade and Surgical Interventions
Blood Product Replacement
Refusal of Blood Products
Patient and Family Support
Teamwork and Communication
Simulation Drills & Debriefing Exercises
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Melissa Sampson – PPH
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Kelly LaMonica, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM
Kelly completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Grand Canyon University in 2019. She received her MSN at the University of Phoenix in 2011. Dr. LaMonica is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) and sits on the Educational Advisory Committee for AWHONN. She was also named a Corresponding Member of the 2020 Research Advisory Panel of AWHONN. Dr. LaMonica is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Dr. LaMonica is an NRP Instructor. She is a Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager for 3 years and was a Perinatal Risk Nurse for the past 8 years and was a labor and delivery nurse for 7 years prior to that. Dr. LaMonica has also been a Clinical Instructor at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.