"Management of intrapartum FHR patterns and neonatal HIE"

presented by

Anthony Vinzileos, MD

Chief Patient Safety Officer of Obstetrics, Northwell Health-Western Region

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Deputy Editor for Obstetrics, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Recognize the longitudinal FHR pattern changes of the deteriorating fetus
2.    Describe the association between abnormal FHR patterns and neurological injury
3.    Practice timely intervention to avoid severe acidemia and fetal neurological injury

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.