CTG MASTERCLASS – COVENTRY – 4 MAY 2017

CTG MASTERCLASS – COVENTRY – 4 MAY 2017

INTRAPARTUM ASSESSMENT OF FETUS AND MANAGEMENT OF FETUS 

AT RISK OF INTRAPARTUM HYPOXIC INJURY

Best practice in intrapartum management.

6 HOURS RELEVANT FOR CPD

£99 for full day of training, including lunch, tea and coffee. Please note administration fee charges of £30 per booking will be made for any cancellations as we are a not for profit organization and will have incurred costs.

£30 discount available for students, please enter stu30 as voucher code at checkout (must provide student ID at registration on the day).

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Relevant For: For all clinical staff with an interest in the Delivery Suite (e.g. midwives, anaesthetists, obstetricians) and legal professionals.

The NHSLA report ‘Ten Years of Maternity Claims’ has highlighted cardiotocograph (CTG) interpretation as a major source of litigation, with the main allegations focusing on the failure to recognize an abnormal CTG and act on it. Failure to refer appropriately and poor documentation were also commonly recognized in the report.

Aims of the Course

This course aims to provide evidence-based training on CTG Interpretation based on fetal physiology and pathophysiology of intrapartum hypoxic injury so as to reduce hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy whilst reducing unnecessary operative interventions.

To understand control of fetal heart rate and the factors that affect the features observed on the Cardiotocograph (CTG)

To understand the types of intrapartum hypoxia and resultant features observed on CTG Trace

To appreciate wider clinical picture such as inflammation, infection and meconium whilst interpretating CTG Traces

To ensure rational application of National Guidelines and additional tests of fetal wellbeing to optimize perinatal outcomes

To effect a paradigm shift from pattern recognition to process recognition whilst interpreting CTG Traces

Course Content

The course covers the pathophysiology of CTG, NICE guidance, acid-base balance, the technology behind CTG and ST–Analyser (STAN) together with an overview of clinical cases and medico-legal learning points.

Principles of Intermittent Auscultation to ensure effective monitoring of low risk pregnancies

Pathophysiology of CTG to help understand physiology behind observed ‘CTG Patterns’

NICE Guidelines – its ‘rational application’ in clinical practice

Use of CTG with special clinical situations such as previous caesarean sections, meconium and oxytocin

Risk management strategies to reduce hypoxic injuries in labour ward

Interactive Case Reviews: to help delegates use the knowledge of physiology in CTG

Interpretation and to determine fetal response to hypoxic stress.

Avoiding medico-legal pitfalls by greater understanding of the types of hypoxia

Understanding the technology behind CTG Machines

Understanding acid–base balance and the role of additional tests of fetal wellbeing to reduce the false positive rate of CTG

Principles of ST–Analyser (STAN) to understand how fetal ECG may help improve outcomes

CTG pre–and post-course tests to help demonstrate change in knowledge by the CTG Masterclass (i.e. outcome)

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Baby Lifeline Training has a long standing and proven track record of delivering CPD multi professional training by leading experts.

Training courses are ‘cutting edge’ and evidence based – planned and delivered by clinical, midwifery and nursing professionals and associated lawyers.

Content is constantly updated and modified by leading experts in the topics covered, to reflect changes within maternity service provision; encouraging best clinical practice and communication to improve outcomes from care given to pregnant women, their unborn and newborn babies.

The training topics are generated from pertinent findings in national reports and their recommendations – promoting safety.

The training services are purchased by Baby Lifeline Charity.

The conferences and study days are tailored to meet the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs of the multi professional team, including midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists, paediatricians, neonatalogists and neonatal nurses, operating department assistants, paramedics and lawyers practising in clinical law – equipping delegates for the challenges of the future.

As major providers of Maternity Conferences and Study days in the United Kingdom, we are key stakeholders in the delivery of improved maternity care and increased standards. We have developed a systematic approach to the design, development and delivery of CPD that brings together expertise from eminent clinicians and matches this to the training and development priorities identified by Trusts.

We have a good association with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives, MOET, ALSO, UKKOS, NPEU and NICE, ensuring that the development of training opportunities are directly in line with the needs of the maternity care community.

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