E092723 Born Ready Special Edition: Ultrasound surveillance of monochorionic-diamniotic twins

Testing monochorionic twins for twin-to-twin transmission syndrome (TTTS) in utero starting at 16 weeks can increase the chances of survival for both twins in the womb. This is the focus of a special Born Ready presentation by Dr. Clifton Brock, maternal fetal medicine specialist at the Midwest Fetal Care Center.

Target Audience

MDs/DOs, APRNs, and RNs caring for perinatal and/or neonatal patients. 

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the embryology and related pathology unique to monochorionic placentation.
  • Describe the rationale for surveillance and strengths and weaknesses of current clinical guidelines dealing with surveillance.
  • Share how data supports (or not!) current screening guidelines.
  • Identify concerning ultrasound surveillance findings that warrant escalation and intervention.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
09/27/2023
Course expires: 
09/27/2025

PRESENTER: Clifton Brock, MD

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

It is our intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented.                                                                                                               

Planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing selling re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event.

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s Minnesota, Allina Health, Midwest Fetal Care Center, and Minnesota Perinatal Physicians. Children’s Minnesota is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Children’s Minnesota takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific interest of its accredited continuing education events.

Credit Statement:

AMA

Children’s Minnesota designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent to their participation in the activity.

ANCC

Children's Minnesota designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC nursing contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This program offers 1.0 contact hours of continuing education.  Most medical professional organizations accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  It is the individual’s responsibility to determine whether an education activity meets the continuing education requirements of their respective licensures and/or professional boards.  Go to your respective organization’s website for more detailed information regarding credit requirements.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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