Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) for obstetrical (OB) Renewal Course (Nov 15, 2017)

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) for obstetrical (OB) Renewal Course is organized by Blank Children's Hospital UnityPoint Health and would be held on Nov 15, 2017 at Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event for To provide renewal certification in ACLS by the American Heart Association with an added component specific to the obstetric patient, Labor and Delivery Nurses.

Conference Objectives are :
• Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
• Recognize and manage respiratory arrest.
• Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care.
• Recognize and initiate early management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including appropriate disposition.
• Recognize and initiate early management of stroke, including appropriate disposition.
• Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
• Discuss the application of ACLS to the obstetric patient and identify considerations necessary for this population.
• Identify physiological differences in the obstetric patient.
• Discuss ethical and legal considerations in the obstetrical setting related to an adverse outcome, and identify methods of how to convey bad news to a family.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.