Antenatal Fetal Surveillance

Overview

4.2 out of 5 (39 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

11 Aug 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

The primary objective of antenatal fetal surveillance is to mitigate the risk of stillbirth. Fetal heart rate patterns, activity levels, and muscle tone are indicators that can be affected by hypoxemia and acidemia. When a fetus experiences hypoxemia, blood flow redistribution can lead to reduced renal perfusion and oligohydramnios. Antenatal fetal surveillance modalities are used to detect potential uteroplacental compromise, allowing for intervention before metabolic acidosis can progress to fetal death.

Various surveillance methods include maternal perception of fetal movement, contraction stress tests, nonstress tests, biophysical profiles, and umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry. Normal results from these tests are generally reassuring due to their low false-negative rates, but results should be interpreted within the broader clinical context, with further testing or intervention guided by the overall maternal and fetal condition. The management of equivocal or abnormal BPP scores varies based on gestational age. Ultimately, abnormal test results necessitate careful evaluation to avoid unnecessary interventions. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in performing antenatal fetal surveillance, appropriately interpreting findings clinically, and implementing effective interprofessional management approaches to improve patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications for antenatal fetal surveillance.

  • Differentiate between available antenatal fetal surveillance techniques.

  • Interpret the findings for each antenatal fetal surveillance modality.

  • Implement interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes in patients undergoing antenatal fetal surveillance.

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This was atrocious. The article was riddled with poor grammar, was so repetitive it plagiarized itself, and didn't include a bulk of the important information that was quizzed in the assessment. I have never participated in such a horrendous CME activity. This is embarrassing.

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