While most deliveries take place in hospitals, there are cases where emergency medical services (EMS) are called to help with out-of-hospital deliveries, whether they are unexpected or planned but facing complications. In such situations, the initial priority is to swiftly transport both the mother and the infant, if the baby has already been delivered, to a hospital where they can receive appropriate care. Healthcare practitioners involved in these situations should possess the skills to assess the gestational age quickly, recognize if delivery is imminent, and be prepared to address any sudden issues that may arise.Prehospital delivery primarily involves ensuring a controlled and guided delivery of the infant, managing immediate postpartum maternal bleeding, and providing limited care for the newborn until the patient can be safely transferred to a hospital. It’s important to note that studies have demonstrated a higher risk of perinatal mortality in deliveries occurring outside a hospital compared to those within a hospital setting. Consequently, healthcare practitioners must be well-informed about prehospital delivery procedures, immediate postpartum care for both the mother and newborn, resuscitation techniques, and the management of common delivery complications.The purpose of this activity for healthcare professionals is to enhance their competence when dealing with prehospital deliveries. It equips them with updated knowledge, skills, and strategies for promptly identifying complications, implementing effective interventions, and improving care coordination. Ultimately, this improves patient outcomes and reduces maternal and fetal morbidity.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/31670
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine