Description
Description:
There is a significant difference between quantitative and estimated blood loss with influence on maternal outcomes following hemorrhage. The presenters will introduce the concept of quantifying blood loss during the postnatal period and how it improves outcomes by having clinical and system processes in place to recognize trigger points, respond timely and properly, and report the outcomes for a hemorrhagic emergency. Secondly, the presentation will identify several common barriers to putting quantitative blood loss into practice as part of the safety bundle implementation process along with the best methods in which to overcome them.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine reasons quantitative blood loss, rather than estimated blood loss, leads to better patient outcomes during a labor and delivery or postpartum hemorrhagic situation.
- Evaluate common barriers encountered when implementing quantitative blood loss as a standard of practice in labor and delivery.
Presenters:
Dawn L. Brown BSN, RNC-ONQS
University of Arkansas for Medical Science/ Institute for Digital Health Clinical Program Director POWER Program
Sharon K. Drakes, BSN, RNC-OB
UAMS/ University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Clinical Service Manager/OB Outreach Coordinator
Tina C. Pennington MNSc, RNC-NIC
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Institute of Digital Health & Innovation, Neonatal Outreach Coordinator
Nursing Contact Hours:
1.0 nursing contact hours (available through February 15, 2025)
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