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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), surgical site infection (SSI), and venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Outline the incidence of cesarean births in the U.S. and factors related to PPH.
  2. Identify issues surrounding the prevention and management of SSI following cesarean birth.
  3. Select causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of VTE post-cesarean.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Planner
Test Code: MCN0320C
Published: Mar 2020
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing
Required Passing Score: 21/30 (70%)
Authors: Carol Burke, MSN, APRN, CNS, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Roma Allen, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB
Categories: Obstetrics , Women's Health
Specialties: Maternal-Child, Midwifery, Obstetrics
Topics: Cesarean , Maternal Morbidity , Mortality , Postpartum Hemorrhage , Surgical Site Infection (SSI) , Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)