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G2 - Acute Fatty Liver in Pregnancy: The Great Imitator

Title: G2 - Acute Fatty Liver in Pregnancy: The Great Imitator

Disciplines: Obstetric (OB)

Learning Objectives:
  • At the end of the session, the participant will be able to describe the genetic component and pathophysiology of Acute Fatty Liver in pregnancy.
  • At the end of the session, the participant will be able to compare the physical findings and lab values of Acute Fatty Liver to more common diagnoses in high risk pregnancies.
  • At the end of the session, the participant will be able to discuss the intra-partum and postpartum management of the woman with Acute Fatty Liver and the assessment of the newborn for AFL complications.

    • Submission Description:
    This is an overview of the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis and nursing management of a woman with acute fatty liver disease in pregnancy. A comparison with pre-eclampsia and HELLP will be discussed. Specialty testing in the newborn and postpartum surveillance will be presented.
    Tuesday, June 14, 2016: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Texas D (Gaylord Grapevine)
    Moderator:
    Gary Fassler, MSN, RNC-OB
    Presenting Author:
    Barbara D. Camune, DrPH, RN, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM
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