Critical Care in Obstetrics Online Course 2024: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

This Critical Care in Obstetrics Online Course module consists of the following:

Pre-test Quiz

Lecture

Lecture Slides

Case Study 

Post-test Quiz

Upon completion of the components in this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe indications for venovenous (VV) and venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO relevant to the obstetric population.
2. Outline components of VV-ECMO emphasizing utility in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
3. Review considerations for VA-ECMO in the setting of cardiac failure and cardiac arrest.
4. Solidify approach to addressing clinical concerns for the obstetric patient with possible ECMO needs.

Completion of all components within a module and a score of 75% or greater on the post-test quiz are necessary for the attainment of 1.5 CME credits.

This module starts on January 15, 2024, and expires on January 15, 2025. 

Continuing Medical Education Credits

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. GLC is jointly accredited by the American 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.  

Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships 

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has not received commercial support for this educational activity. 

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  

Planners 

Kendra Gray, MD, MS—No financial relationships to disclose 

Shad Deering, MD—No financial relationships to disclose 

Loralei Thornburg, MD—No financial relationships to disclose 

Deena Goffman, MD—Research: Organon (RUBY); Consulting: Organon (Jada), Cooper Surgical; Other: FetalEase CRC, PPH Education PRIME   

Mara Siegel—No financial relationships to disclose 

Berry Fiedel—No financial relationships to disclose 

Kathleen Scogna—No financial relationships to disclose 

Faculty 

Sarah Rae Easter, MD - No financial relationships to report.