Evaluating the Pregnant Patient with Preterm Premature Rupture of Amniotic Membranes

Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a critical obstetric condition with significant maternal and neonatal implications. This presentation will explore the infectious etiology of PPROM, the rationale for considering these patients as infected, and management strategies. Participants will enhance their ability to diagnose, assess risk, and implement effective treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.  

Target Audience

This course is designed for hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, registered nurses, allied health professionals, physicians and residents.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the infectious etiology of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and their impact on patient management.
  • Evaluate why patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) are considered infected and its clinical significance.
  • Apply an evide0nce-based approach to managing preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) for optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/12/2025
Course expires: 
05/12/2027
Planner(s)

Jazmin Aguilar

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Sebastian Faro

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation: The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: The HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Commercial Support:  This Activity was developed without support from any ineligible company.*The ACCME defines ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Note: The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests – unless the provider of clinical services is owned, or controlled by, and ACCME defined ineligible company.

Disclosure: The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidenced-based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence all parties in control of content are required to disclose all conflicts of interest with ACCME defined ineligible companies. None of the planners, faculty, and those in control of this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.75 Attendance
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