The monthly Obstetrics Grand Rounds Series will present topics on diagnosis and management of normal and complicated pregnancy, including routine and advanced obstetrical ultrasound. The series aims to review evidence-based standards of care and to provide contemporary, state-of-the art updates on topics where new information is available. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will implement at least one strategy, new technique(s), or intervention(s) to identify the specific ultrasound fin...

The monthly Obstetrics Grand Rounds Series will present topics on diagnosis and management of normal and complicated pregnancy, including routine and advanced obstetrical ultrasound. The series aims to review evidence-based standards of care and to provide contemporary, state-of-the art updates on topics where new information is available. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will implement at least one strategy, new technique(s), or intervention(s) to identify specific findings of diseas...

There is currently a significant gap in research and clinical evidence regarding the benefit/risk ratio of administering moderate dose postnatal corticosteroid therapy in very preterm infants at high risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) between 7-21 days of age. Clinicians often mistakenly believe that any dose higher than the lowest (e.g., DART) of postnatal steroids is harmful to the developing brain and neurodevelopment. However, the disease we are treating, BPD, is more detrimental. Ther...

The monthly Obstetrics Grand Rounds Series will present topics on diagnosis and management of normal and complicated pregnancy, including routine and advanced obstetrical ultrasound. The series aims to review evidence-based standards of care and to provide contemporary, state-of-the art updates on topics where new information is available. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will implement at least one strategy, new technique(s), or intervention(s) to identify specific findings of diseas...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) practice and duration varies widely among neonatal intensive care units. This presentation will review the optimal length of time a stable preterm infant should be maintained on CPAP to promote lung growth and development. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will implement at least one strategy, new technique(s), or intervention(s) to identify when extended CPAP is indicated.

The monthly Obstetrics Grand Rounds Series will present topics on diagnosis and management of normal and complicated pregnancy, including routine and advanced obstetrical ultrasound. The series aims to review evidence-based standards of care and to provide contemporary, state-of-the art updates on topics where new information is available. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will implement at least one strategy, new technique(s), or intervention(s) to identify specific findings of diseas...

Neonatologists have little training or experience in evaluating placental pathology results that may be relevant for newborn care. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will implement at least one strategy, new technique(s), or intervention(s) to identify when a placental pathologic exam is indicated and how to interpret key findings.

There are various tools to calculate the probability of neonatal early-onset sepsis (EOS) based on maternal risk factors and the infant's clinical presentation. This activity will review tools from North America and Europe and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, particularly regarding unnecessary antibiotic exposure. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will critically evaluate the screening process in their own unit to determine if a change in practice is merited and if so,...