Activity ID
7905Expires
March 27, 2027Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.25Fee
$40CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
The maternal death rate is on the rise around the world, and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) plays a major factor. In the US, PPH accounts for 11% of maternal deaths and is the leading cause of death on the day of birth. PPH is one of the most common diagnoses resulting in medical malpractice allegations, accounting for 15% of maternal injury claims. Lack of readiness and recognition, as well as delayed management has led to unsuccessful reduction in PPH related deaths. ACOG revised the definition of significant blood loss during pregnancy and recommendations to improve outcomes are available. Applying an organized, team-focused approach to PPH helps limit risks to practitioners and facilities who serve the pregnant population. This is the sixth of 14 modules within our PPH series. It focuses on enhancing skills to properly identify pregnant women at risk for PPH; recommendations to decrease PPH-related malpractice allegations are highlighted.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Family Medicine
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
List 3 low, medium and high risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage. Perform PPH risk assessments on every pregnant patient at all six recommended points in time during clinical care prior to discharge.
Keywords
Post Partal Hemorrhage
Competencies
Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Professionalism
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Inpatient, Rural, Urban
