Obstetric Intensive Care:
A Simplified Approach

November 11-13, 2010

The Program 

Our conference planning committee has assembled a world-class faculty to address the unique needs of the critically ill obstetric patient. 

Held in beautiful Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona, this conference is designed to make the complex topic of critical care in obstetrics more understandable and simplified. The skill and expertise of the faculty and the comprehensive nature of the lecture topics are designed to address the needs of all of our colleagues, including maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals who provide patient care in the obstetrical and neonatal intensive care arenas. 

Objectives 

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Employ a more in-depth understanding of the management of obstetric hemorrhage, and obesity in pregnancy. 

• Identify medical legal issues in critical care obstetrics, pulmonary and cardiac disease in pregnancy, and endocrine emergencies. 

• Express a better appreciation for the bedside management of sepsis, cardiomyopathy and hypertensive emergencies. 

• Recognize the limits of neonatal resuscitation, fetal monitoring and innovations in the management of neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.

Accreditation 

Physicians 

Scottsdale Healthcare is accredited by the Arizona Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Scottsdale Healthcare designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses 

Contact hours for this continuing nursing education activity have been submitted to the Arizona Nurses’ Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Please contact Susan S. Weisman at Scottsdale Healthcare 480-323-3776 for more information about contact hours. 

Target Audience 

All medical professionals interested in the field of obstetric intensive care, including physicians, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, OB and Perinatal nurses, allied health professionals and any and all persons who care for obstetrical patients. 

Needs Assessment 

This is a meeting aimed at improving the quality of care in the field of obstetric intensive care. The topics are selected through the review of current issues, faculty perception and requests from past participants.

QUESTIONS? 

Call 480-323-3776 for more information.