Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: MNN2, OB3

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss how to build awareness of maternal sepsis through clarity of definition, pathophysiology and risk criteria.
Compare specificity and sensitivity of early warning systems to detect maternal sepsis.
Identify key nursing management strategies for maternal sepsis based on evidence based guidelines.

Purpose of this CNE activity: Physiological, immunologic, and mechanical changes that occur in pregnancy make pregnant women more susceptible to infections than nonpregnant women. Sepsis remains the third leading cause of maternal mortality. Discharge education and patient follow up are key as most cases of sepsis occurred in the postpartum period leading to long term sequelae for survivors. Ms. Burke discuss the definition, pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms of sepsis and evidence-based management.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to the internet and the ANN Online Library
Attend and watch 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

Release Date: 9/10/2021
Expiration Date: 9/30/2024

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.
The speaker discloses no relevant financial interest or affiliations with any commercial interests.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Carol Burke APRN, CNS, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Consultant, Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

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