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Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Recognizing the Signs

Tracking # 20-1126884

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

  • Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
  • Describe amniotic fluid embolism and common signs and symptoms
  • Review the causative factors of amniotic fluid embolism, and how those causes can be mitigated to reduce the risk of amniotic fluid embolism
  • Differentiate amniotic fluid embolism from other medical conditions that may pose similar signs and symptoms
  • Review treatment options to improve the chance of survival of a patient with an amniotic fluid embolism
  • Discuss nursing considerations as they relate to amniotic fluid embolism



Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.


Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

Course overview

An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but life-threatening pregnancy complication. It occurs when amniotic fluid or fetal elements enter the mother's bloodstream (maternal pulmonary circulation) and set off a series of reactions to induce severe cardiovascular and respiratory collapse. Amniotic fluid embolism is the second leading cause of maternal deaths and peripartum cardiac arrest in the United States (US), yet only occurs in less than 1% of pregnancies. This course discusses the clinical presentation of an amniotic fluid embolism, its incidence in the United States, differential diagnoses, and treatment options. This course will also discuss nursing considerations and the importance of immediate management to improve the survival of patients with AFE.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

4h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

4h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

4h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Professional Nurse

4h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Licensed Mental Health Technician

4h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

4h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h Specific to the Specialty Practice Area

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General CE

Registered Nurse

4h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

Registered Nurse

4h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Specialist

4h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

4h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Disclosure statements

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to: 

  • Describe amniotic fluid embolism and common signs and symptoms 
  • Review the causative factors of  amniotic fluid embolism, and how those causes can be mitigated to reduce the risk of amniotic fluid embolism 
  • Differentiate amniotic fluid embolism from other medical conditions that may pose similar signs and symptoms 
  • Review treatment options to improve the chance of survival of a patient with an amniotic fluid embolism 
  • Discuss nursing considerations as they relate to amniotic fluid embolism 

 

Policy Statement  

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com. 

 

Disclosures 

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.