Disclosure
Perinatal Resources, Inc. requires that faculty participating in the Columbus Comprehensive Review course discloses all financial relationships that they, or their partner/spouse, have had in the past 12 months with any commercial interest. Dr. Duff has stated in writing that he has no financial relationship with any commercial interest. His signed attestation is kept on file at the PRI office.
Disclaimer
The material presented at this course is being made available by Perinatal Resources, Inc. for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which may be helpful to others who face similar situations. Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data presented at this course. Physicians may care to check specific details such as drug doses and contraindications, etc., in standard sources prior to clinical application.
Perinatal Resources, Inc. disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages resulting to any individual attending this course and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by a physician or any other person.
Presenter
Patrick Duff, MD
Dr. Duff is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the University of Florida. He received his medical degree in 1974 at Georgetown University. In 1978, Dr. Duff completed his residency at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In 1983 he completed his Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Texas in San Antonio. His primary research and clinical interests are infectious diseases, prenatal diagnosis and medical education. Dr. Duff has published 214 articles, 47 book chapters and authored/edited 9 books.
Learning Objectives
1. List the major pathogens responsible for chorioamnionitis and endometritis.
2. Describe the most appropriate antibiotic therapy for these two infections.
3. Describe the proper management of a surgical wound infection.
4. Describe effective measures to prevent endometritis and wound infection.
5. Describe a systematic plan for treatment of a patient with septic shock.
Target Audience
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Sponsor
Perinatal Resources, Inc.
Accreditation Statement
Perinatal Resources, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.