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Managing a delivery in the emergency department (ED) requires timely decision-making and a solid understanding of potential complications. This module walks through the essential steps of conducting a normal vaginal delivery in the ED, with focused guidance on managing nuchal cords, addressing shoulder dystocia, and responding to postpartum hemorrhage. Take this 30-minute module now to boost your confidence in handling obstetric emergencies and ensure safer outcomes for both mother and baby.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the process of a normal vaginal delivery in the emergency setting
- Learn techniques for safe reduction of a nuchal cord
- Identify effective maneuvers for resolving shoulder dystocia
- Recognize and manage signs of postpartum hemorrhage
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Managing a delivery in the emergency department (ED) requires timely decision-making and a solid understanding of potential complications. This module walks through the essential steps of conducting a normal vaginal delivery in the ED, with focused guidance on managing nuchal cords, addressing shoulder dystocia, and responding to postpartum hemorrhage. Take this 30-minute module now to boost your confidence in handling obstetric emergencies and ensure safer outcomes for both mother and baby.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the process of a normal vaginal delivery in the emergency setting
- Learn techniques for safe reduction of a nuchal cord
- Identify effective maneuvers for resolving shoulder dystocia
- Recognize and manage signs of postpartum hemorrhage
- Enrolled students: No students enrolled in this course yet
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Available Credit: None
- Focus Area: Everyday Emergency, Pediatric Readiness
- Target Audience: EMS Clinicians, Nurses, Physicians & APPs
- Emergency Management Phase: Preparedness
- Format: Module
- Institution: Children's National Hospital, Pediatric Pandemic Network
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