OB Trauma- Trauma for Two

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Lisa Hollett Evenbly, BSN, MA, RN, MICN, TCRN Related seminars and products

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Lisa Hollett Evenbly, BSN, MA, RN, MICN, TCRN, is a trauma performance improvement nurse with over 40 years of experience in emergency, trauma, EMS and education. She has been teaching and speaking at conferences since 1986 and has experience in textbook review and has authored several test banks for EMS and nursing textbooks.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lisa Hollett Evenbly maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital and DHR Health. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lisa Hollett Evenbly is a member of the Society of Trauma Nurses and Emergency Nurses Association.

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Objectives

1. Analyze the unique challenges and risks associated with obstetric trauma, including maternal and fetal considerations.
2. Develop and implement effective, evidence-based strategies for managing obstetric trauma in emergency and critical care settings.
3. Enhance interdisciplinary communication and decision-making skills to optimize outcomes for both mother and fetus during traumatic events.

Outline

Introduction to Obstetric Trauma 

• Overview of obstetric trauma and its significance
• Key statistics and prevalence
• The dual challenge: Maternal and fetal considerations

Types of Obstetric Trauma

• Blunt abdominal trauma
• Penetrating injuries
• Maternal shock and hemorrhage
• Uterine rupture and placental abruption

Maternal and Fetal Assessment

• Primary and secondary surveys
• Diagnostic imaging and fetal monitoring
• Identifying life-threatening conditions in both mother and fetus

Emergency Management and Interventions

• Stabilization and resuscitation techniques
• Surgical interventions and emergency cesarean delivery
• Managing maternal hemorrhage and shock
• Fetal distress and emergency delivery considerations

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Communication

• Effective teamwork in high-pressure scenarios
• Roles
• Communication strategies to ensure optimal outcomes

Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Review of real-life scenarios
• Discussion of best practices

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Clinical Nurse Specialists