Threatened Miscarriage

Overview

4.3 out of 5 (15 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

12 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

A threatened miscarriage also called a "threatened abortion" or "threatened early pregnancy loss," typically refers to vaginal bleeding and uterine cramping in an otherwise viable pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation, though more commonly occurring in the first trimester. In a threatened miscarriage, the cervical os remains closed, and the fetus or embryo remains viable. Evaluation of threatened miscarriage depends on the pregnancy's gestational age. At early gestational ages, it is essential to establish the location of the pregnancy to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which can also present with vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain. Once an intrauterine pregnancy has been established, the clinician must determine the viability of the pregnancy, which is accomplished through a pelvic examination and ultrasound. If fetal cardiac activity is not seen, serial ultrasound examinations may be required to differentiate an early viable pregnancy from a pregnancy loss. Typically, threatened miscarriages are managed expectantly with close clinical monitoring. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence when evaluating, implementing, and educating patients on threatened miscarriage and its management. By participating in this continuing education activity, clinicians will gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks, benefits, and monitoring parameters involved in managing threatened miscarriage, enabling them to provide evidence-based and patient-centered care.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Define threatened miscarriage and review how to identify it.

  • Explain the diagnostic evaluation for patients presenting with bleeding in early pregnancy.

  • Explain the management of a patient presenting with a threatened miscarriage.

  • Describe how an interprofessional team can optimize outcomes for patients with a threatened miscarriage.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC 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.

 

Physicians and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians and PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Pathology: Successful completion of this Continuing Certification activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Lifelong Learning (CME) credits in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification Program.

American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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