Sunday, Sep 26 - Expo Hall Opening
Sunday, Sep 26 - Job Fair
Monday,
Sep 27 - AWHONN's Block Party
Title: A8 - Emergencies and Complications in Maternal Perinatal Anesthesia Care: The Importance of Vigilance and Effective Communication
Disciplines: Childbearing (CB), Advanced Practice (AP)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the mechanisms, prevention and treatment of maternal hypotension during neuraxial labor analgesia.
- Identify the key features that distinguish post-dural puncture headache from other types of postpartum headache.
- Recognize the clinical presentation of meningitis after neuraxial analgesia or anesthesia.
This session will present information and concepts about complications of maternal anesthesia care. These complications range in incidence from common to rare, with varying degrees of severity. Strategies to prevent these complications and minimize their clinical impact will be discussed. Patient safety is enhanced through knowledge, vigilance, and communication between members of the OB care team.
Monday, September 27, 2010: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Venetian
Moderator:
Donna Frye, RN, MN
Presenting Author:
Richard Wissler, MD, PhD
