Advanced Life  Support in Obstetrics
Anchorage, Alaska        November 1 -2, 2008

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Sponsored by Alaska Academy of Family Physicians
At Alaska Family Medicine Residency
1201 E 36th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99508

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ALSO PROVIDER

An educational program designed to enhance cognitive and procedural skills of maternity health care providers including physicians, nurses, and certified nurse midwifes to help them manage obstetrical emergencies.


OVERALL COURSE OBJECTIVES

* Discuss ways of improving the management of obstetrical urgencies and emergencies which may help standardize the skills of  practicing maternity care providers.
* Discuss the importance of utilizing regional maternity care services and identify possible barriers which might limit access.
* Successfully complete the course written test and megadelivery testing station.
 

ACCREDITATION

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.5 Prescribed credit hours by the AAFP.
This program for 17.4 contact hours has been approved by the Missouri Nurses Association which is accredited as a approver of continuing education in nursing by American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

COURSE DISCLAIMER

The material presented in the ALSO course is being made available by the American Academy of Family Physicians for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the faculty which may be helpful to others who face similar situations.

The AAFP disclaims any and all liability for injury, or other damages, resulting to any individual attending this course and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physician, or any other person.
Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data presented at this course. Physicians should check specific details, such as drug doses and contraindications, etc., in standard sources prior to clinical application.
 

Meeting Location:
The meeting will be held at Alaska Family Medicine Residency
1201 E 36th Ave
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Lodging available at Midtown Residence Inn
1025 35th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99508
907 563-9844 Reg . rate $169.00 -please ask about government and other discounts available
 


Alaska Family Medicine Residency
Anchorage, AK

Saturday, November 1, 2008

7:30am     Registration & Coffee
8:00am     Welcome and Introductions
8:10am     First Trimester Complications
8:35am     Medical Complications of Pregnancy
9:05am     Vaginal Bleeding in Late Pregnancy
9:30am     PTL/PROM
9:55am    BREAK
10:15am   Concurrent Workstations:

                 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
                 Forceps and Vacuum
                 Malpresentations Shoulder Dystocia
                 OB Cases
                 Perineal Repair
                 Shoulder Dystocia

11:30am    Concurrent Workstations:

                  Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
                  Forceps and Vacuum
                  Malpresentations Shoulder Dystocia
                  OB Cases
                  Perineal Repair
                  Shoulder Dystocia

12:45pm    LUNCH: Safety in Maternity Care

2:00pm     Concurrent Workstations:

                 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
                 Forceps and Vacuum
                 Malpresentations Shoulder Dystocia
                 OB Cases
                 Perineal Repair
                 Shoulder Dystocia

3:15pm     Break

3:30pm     Concurrent Workstations:

                 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
                 Forceps and Vacuum
                 Malpresentations Shoulder Dystocia
                 OB Cases
                 Perineal Repair
                 Shoulder Dystocia

4:45pm      Adjourn

Sunday,  November 2, 2008

8:00am     Labor Dystocia
8:25am     Maternal Resuscitation
8:50am     Postpartum Hemorrhage
9:15am     Concurrent Workstations:

                 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
                 Forceps and Vacuum
                 Malpresentations Shoulder Dystocia
                 OB Cases
                 Perineal Repair
                 Shoulder Dystocia

10:30am   Break

10:45am   Concurrent Workstations:

   Shoulder Dystocia
               OB Cases
               Perineal Repair

12:00pm    LUNCH

1:00pm     Workshop Review Session

2:00pm     Written Test and Mega Delivery

3:30-4:00pm Grading, and Adjourn

ALSO FACULTY

Julie Sicilia-May, MD, Course Director
Faculty, Alaska Family Medicine Residency
Anchorage, Alaska

Dwight Smith, MD, Advisory Faculty
Faculty, Alaska Family Medicine Residency
Anchorage, Alaska

Thomas Burke, MD
OB-GYN, Indian Health Service
Anchorage, Alaska

Cate Buley, MD
Family Medicine
Juneau, Alaska

Rebecca Bingham MD
Family Medicine
Anchorage, Alaska

Tara Lathrop, MD 
Family Medicine
Bethel, Alaska

Neil Murphy, MD
OB-GYN, Indian Health Service
Anchorage, Alaska

 

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Registration:
Enrollment is limited to 55 participants on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment fee includes all lectures and course materials. There will be no refunds of course fees for cancellations made after October 15, 2008.
 

Registration Information:
Marilyn Dodd, Chapter Executive
Alaska Academy of Family Physicians
35555 Spur Highway #266
Soldotna, Alaska
(907) 258-2255       (530) 326-5612 fax
E-mail
 akafp@gci.net

Course Content Information:
Julie Sicilia-May MD
Alaska Family Practice Residency
1201 E 36th Ave
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 273-9867
E-mail  
Julie.Sicilia@Providence.org

 
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