CESAREAN SECTION, EMERGENT: PREPARING THE PATIENT

Course overview

Preparation for cesarean section (C-section) entails the systematic completion of pre-delivery interventions that are designed to prepare the mother for a surgical delivery. The primary focus of care prior to an emergent C-section (i.e., when the decision to undergo C-section is made during active labor) is on completion of tasks that promote the safety of the mother and fetus, and patient teaching is an important component of the preparatory process. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to prepare a patient for emergent C-section in order to optimize care for patients in this situation. 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.