Management of Obstetric Hemorrhage
Management of Obstetric Hemorrhage is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Worldwide, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. It is important to understand the definitions and causes of PPH, as well as the many risk factors associated with PPH and how to assess a woman’s risk.
Early recognition is key to have good outcomes. Recognizing PPH, the stages of PPH, and how to measure blood loss is essential, since treatment is based upon the stages of hemorrhage. Additionally, it is important to understand nursing interventions, treatments for PPH (including medication, surgical procedures, and blood products), and teamwork and communication needs to improve perinatal outcomes.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to enhance the knowledge of acute care nurses in the area of obstetric hemorrhage, including causes, risk factors, and medical and surgical management.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- 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.