General
Information
COURSE CONCEPT
Based on the growing complexity of patients at St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas/
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, members of the obstetrical staff requested a high
quality educational program focused on the most common obstetrical emergencies.
Pre-conference session — Practical Considerations for Nurses & EMTs in Obstetric
Emergencies: This session is designed for pre-hospital providers. Emergency Physicians may
also find this session beneficial.
Management of the Obstetric Crisis Symposium: Obstetricians, Obstetric Resident Physicians,
Certified Nurse Midwives, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Obstetric Nurses.
Austin, TX 78758
12221 N. Mopac Expwy.
At St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Management of Obstetric Crisis Speakers
Jean Goodman, M.D.
· Professor and Division Director
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Loyola University Medical Center
Aravind Sankar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
· Surgical Associates of Austin
Beth Hellersted, M.D.
· Texas Oncology Cancer Center
Jeanne Sheffield, M.D.
· Director Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Fellowship
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sina Haeri, M.D., M.H.S.A.
· Director of Perinatal Research & CME
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas & Austin
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
· Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Baylor College of Medicine & Texas Children’s Hospital
Jeffrey T Youngkin, M.D.
· Physician Representative Perinatal Safety
Initiative Clinical Workgroup
HCA Central & West Texas Division
Liza Kuntz, M.D.
· Director Maternal Fetal Medicine
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
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Kelli Kelley
· F ounder and Executive Director
Hand to Hold
Brian E. Monks, M.D.
·O
B Hospitalist Team Lead
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center /
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas
·P
ractice Development Medical Director
OB Hospitalist Group
Paul B. Nelson, M.D.
·C
hief of Anesthesiology & Director of
Obstetric Anesthesia Services
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center /
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas
Austin Anesthesiology Group
womenscenteroftexas.com
5th ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT OF OBSTETRIC CRISIS:
Developing Practice
Strategies to
Maximize Maternal &
Fetal Outcomes
October 23-25, 2014
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center/
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas
2nd Floor Auditorium
12221 N. MoPac Expressway · Austin, TX 78758
TRANSPORTATION
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas/St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and the LoneStar Court
are approximately 20 minutes from Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Taxis and rental cars are
readily available at the airport.
LODGING
The LoneStar Court is a new upscale retro-inspired, motor court concept in the heart of the
Domain in Austin. An authentic Americana roadside hotel where nostalgia meets modern with
an aesthetic that’s authentically Austin and Texas Hill Country from the art in the rooms to the
unique outdoor environment.
For ease of reserving, please follow these simple booking instructions and enjoy the St. David’s
North Austin Room Rate of $159 per night plus applicable taxes.
Go to www.lonestarcourt.com and use the special codes: Group/Block; 1410STDAVI. You may
also make reservations through central reservations by calling 1-855-596-3398.
**Room block is available until October 2nd.
Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Day guest parking is complimentary.
CME COORDINATORS
Kimberly DeStefano, MD
· Medical Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine,
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center /
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas
· Assistant Professor OBGYN,
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Kenneth W. Mitchell, MD
· Chief Medical Officer
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center /
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas
Program Agenda &
Learning Objectives
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sina Haeri, MD – Critical Care Pearls in Obstetrics
· Identify indications for admitting an obstetric patient to the ICU.
·P
rovide concise and easy to remember pearls for management of common
obstetric emergencies.
· I mprove knowledge on counseling and management of the obstetric patient
with maternal congenital heart disease.
Management of Obstetric Crisis Registration
NEW FEATURE
Please register online at https://www.regonline.com/OBCME2014
SATURDAY, 10/25 · 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
THURSDAY, 10/23 · 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Perinatal Urgencies for the Pre-hospital Care Provider
Course Instructors: Brian Monks, MD & Paul Nelson, MD
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. · Optional tour of SDWCoT (Meet at 2nd Floor Classrooms)
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. · Lunch & sign-in (2nd Floor Classrooms)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. · ACLS for OB Including Airway Management
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. · Precipitous Delivery
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. · Shoulder Dystocia
3:30 – 3:45 p.m. · Break
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. · Cord Prolapse
4:15 – 4:45 p.m. · Hemorrhage
4:45 – 5:15 p.m. · Newborn Care
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. · Q & A with the experts
5:45 p.m. · Optional tour of SDWCT (Meet at 2nd Floor Classrooms)
FRIDAY, 10/24 · 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Jean Goodman, MD – Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
· Define the varied hypertensive disorders & risks in pregnancy.
· Understand the management of preeclampsia.
· Understand risks and recurrence rates of preeclampsia.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Jean Goodman, MD – Neurologic Emergencies in Pregnancy
· Review neurologic diagnoses that may be present in pregnancy.
· Review impact and management of the pregnant patient with a neurologic disorder.
· Understand anesthetic considerations for delivery in patients with neurologic disease.
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Jeanne Sheffield, MD – Complications of Obesity in Pregnancy
· Discuss the recommendations for weight gain in pregnancy.
· Detail obesity classifications and discuss the prevalence in the United States.
· Review pregnancy complications in the overweight and obese woman.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch in 2nd Floor Classrooms & Optional Tours of SDWCoT
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Jeanne Sheffield, MD – DKA, Thyroid Storm & Hyperemesis
· Discuss the acute management of DKA in Pregnancy.
· Review the acute management of thyroid storm in pregnancy.
· Detail the acute diagnosis and management of hyperemesis gravidarum.
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Break
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Jeff Youngkin, MD – Why We Do What We Do: Avoiding Catastrophes in Pregnancy
· Provide an evidence based, peer reviewed protocol for safe Oxytocin use.
· Review the latest FDA statement regarding the use of Magnesium sulfate.
· Review the evidence based protocols for the prevention of DVT after C/S, managing
hypertensive crisis in pregnancy, managing maternal hemorrhage to prevent maternal death.
· Review the March of Dimes algorithm for preterm labor triage assessment to improve
detection of preterm labor and decrease cost by overutilization of tocolytics and
hospitalization .
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Liza Kunz, MD –Maternal Cardiac Emergencies in Pregnancy
· Review common cardiac emergencies encountered in pregnancy
(not the result of congenital heart disease).
· Discuss when the management of common cardiac emergencies differs because of pregnancy.
· Discuss diagnostic testing options.
Please Register by October 10, 2014 · Fee (Credit Card, Check & Cash)
Physician
$160/full two day (after October 10th $185)
$110/day for single day (after October 10th $135)
$195 for two days plus pre-hospital provider session (after October 10th $220)
PAs, NPs, CNMs, Resident Physicians, EMTs
$35 pre-hospital provider session only (after October 10th $60)
$110/full two day (after October 10th $135)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Break
$145 for two days plus pre-hospital provider session (after October 10th $170)
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Aravind Sankar, MD & Beth Hellerstedt, MD – Management of Breast Lumps and
Cancer in Pregnancy
· Improve OB/GYN practitioners recognition and management of breast lumps during
pregnancy.
· Educate attendees on surgical risks and management of breast lumps during pregnancy.
· Educate attendees on oncologic management of breast cancer during pregnancy.
$85/day for single day (after October 10th $110)
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grab box lunch
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ethics CME: Kelli Kelley, Hand to Hold – Ethical Care of the
NICU Preemie from a Parent’s Perspective
· Describe the range of emotional reactions that may be exhibited by
parents of an infant in the NICU.
· List at least one way that NICU staff can promote positive coping and
parenting skills among NICU parents.
· List two strategies to support emotionally distressed NICU parents,
whether they are moms or dads.
CREDITS
St. David’s Medical Center is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for
physicians. St. David’s Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The
presentation, “Ethical Care of the NICU Preemie from a Parent’s Perspective”, has been designated by St. David’s Medical
Center for 1 hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned 9 cognate credits to this program.
Nurses may earn contact hours of continuing nursing education upon completion of this activity.
St. David’s Institute for Learning is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
RNs
$35 pre-hospital provider session only (after October 10th $60)
$85/full two day (after October 10th $110)
$60/day for single day (after October 10th $85)
$120 for two day plus pre-hospital provider session (after October 10th $145)
Payment Method
We accept credit cards or checks, payable to St. David’s North Austin Medical Center.
CHECKS PAYABLE TO ST. DAVID’S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
Mail Payment to Lisa Helton
Medical Staff Coordinator · St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
12221 N. MoPac Expressway · Austin, TX 78758
512.901.2540 · 512.901.1998 Fax · [email protected]
Please Note: Walk-in registrants must bring payment to the program.
Seating may be limited for walk-in registrants.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by October 15, 2014 (subject to a $50.00 service charge). No refunds will be issued thereafter. St. David’s
North Austin Medical Center reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or
postponement, St. David’s North Austin Medical Center will refund any registration fees but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to
participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.