BED REST, PROLONGED: PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS IN PREGNANCY

Course overview

Bed rest is a form of therapy, either prescribed (e.g., for women whose pregnancies are determined to be high-risk) or imposed (e.g., for patients who are critically ill) that is undertaken for a specified length of time or until the return of physiological homeostasis or well being. Pregnancy-related bed rest is commonly referred to as activity restriction (AR) or antepartum bed rest (ABR). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of preventing complications associated with prolonged bed rest, including specific pregnancy-related concerns, and to aid in caring for the patient on ABR. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.