OB Conference
November 3, 2023
Conference Summary
The Unites states is facing increasing numbers of maternal morbidity and mortality surrounding childbirth and the postpartum period. From trauma to patients who have multiple co-morbidities, this activity will discuss the most updated standards of care regarding the high-risk OB and postpartum patient and ways to be proactive in decreasing morbidity and mortality.
This conference is designed to:
* Identify how to better care for the high-risk OB patient.
* Discuss the legal aspects including medical lawsuits and board complaints, termination
of Patient/Physician relationships, and Texas laws pertaining to abortion.
* Assess interventions and identify treatment options when caring for the OB patient
experiencing maternal and postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy,
trauma, placenta accreta spectrum, preterm labor, and Amniotic Fluid Embolism.
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PowerPoint Presentation PDFs
Maternal and Postpartum Hemorrhage - Jill Gulizia, MD
Amniotic Fluid Embolism Syndrome - Teresa Baker, MD and Guest Speaker, Nicole Hall, RN
Sepsis in Pregnancy - George Barnett, MD
Trauma In Pregnancy - Part 1 - Roberto Carrasco, MD and
Trauma in Pregnancy - Part 2 - Alana Carrasco, MD
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy - Shaun Wesley, MD
Placental Accreta Spectrum - Robert Cohen, MD
Legal Issues in Obstetrics - David Vineyard, MD
Joint Provider Contact Information
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Phone: 806-354-1000
Address: 1501 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79106
Website: www.nwths.com
Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health
Website: Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health
Continuing Medical Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Phone: 806-414-9563 (Amarillo, TX)
FAX: 806-354-5781
Email: CME@ttuhsc.edu
Website: www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/continuing-medical-education
Amarillo College Continuing Healthcare Education
Phone: Cammie Mallard - Education Coordinator - 806-356-3686
Email: Cammie: cammie.mallard@actx.edu
Website: https://www.actx.edu/ch
Accreditation and Designation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented
by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Northwest Texas Healthcare System,
and Amarillo College. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is jointly accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation
Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive
6.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
PHYSICIANS:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center designates this live activity for a maximum
of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
NURSES:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center designates this activity for 6.5 Nursing
contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
EMT/PARAMEDICS
Amarillo College will be offering CEUs for EMT/Paramedic.
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The presentations "Antenatal Corticosteroids: An Update on Timing, Controversy, and Implementation in
Practice", "Placental Accreta Spectrum" and "Legal Issues in Obstetrics" within this conference have been designated by Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
for a total of 2.25 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
