Pathophysiological of CTG interpretation Master Class with Austin Ugwumadu

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes. Please bring your printed ticket to the events together with an ID.

Aim:

• To provide evidence based training in CTG interpretation based on fetal physiology and pathpophysiology of intrapartum hypoxic injury so as to reduce hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and perinatal deaths whilst reducing unnecessary operative interventions.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options to and from the events?

North Moddlesex Hospital is easily assessible from on a Victoria line underground to Seven Sisters and Overground to Silver street station. Its a 5 mins walk from Silver street overground station.

Relevant for

This exciting eye-opening course is beneficial for all midwives, obstetrician and clinical negligence lawyers who are involve in interpreting CTG traces. A basic knowledge of CTG interpretation would be beneficial, but not essential.

Objectives

• To understand control of fetal heart rate and the factors that affect the features observe on the cardiotocograph (CTG)
• To understand the types of intrapartum hypoxia and resultant features onserve on CTG traces
• To appreciate wider clinical pictures such as inflamation, infection and meconium whilst interpreting CTG traces
• To ensure rational application of National Guidelines and the role of additional test of fetal wellbeing to optimize perinatal outcomes
• To effect paradigm shift from pattern recognition to the use knowledge of fetal pathophysiology whilst interpreting CTG traces

Description

The NHSLA reports 'Ten Years of Maternity Claims' has identifies and highlighted cardiotocograph (CTG) misinterpretation as a major source of litigation, with the main allegations focusing on the failure to recognise an abnormal CTG and act on it. Failure to refer to appropriately and poor documentation were also commonly recognised in the report.

How can I contact the orgerniser for any question or further details?

Prince King-Inneh: Fetal Surveillance Specialist Midwife

Email: Prince.King-Inneh@nhs.net

Tel: 02088874368/ 07949394667

Marian Quee: Practice Development Midwife. Marian.Quee@nhs.net

Samira Bryden: Practice Development Midwife .Samira.Bryden@nhs.net