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The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Online, 6th Ed.

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Online, 6th Ed.

Credit Hours: 5.5 | Program

S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
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Course Objectives

After completing this continuing education/professional development activity, the participant will have a strategy for passing a post-test on the topic of S.T.A.B.L.E. Specifically, the participant will be able to:

  • Recognize hypoglycemia and the parameters for initiation of intravenous fluid therapy and glucose management of sick neonates.
  • Relate the detrimental effects of hypothermia, and interventions to decrease the incidence of hypothermia.
  • Identify respiratory distress in the newborn, labs, tests, interpretation and treatment of respiratory illnesses and airway challenges.
  • Describe the causes and treatment goals for infants suffering from hypovolemic, cardiogenic and septic shock.
  • Identify the prenatal and postnatal risk factors for infection, the clinical signs of neonatal sepsis, and the significance of Complete Blood Count (CBC) interpretation and initial antibiotic treatment for an infant with suspected infection.
  • Identify methods healthcare providers can support parents of sick infants requiring transport to another facility.
  • Analyze the importance of debriefing and the evaluation of transport stabilization communication, teamwork and performance to improve patient safety and patient outcomes.

Accreditation

For a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.