Conference Information

Two Locations for this conference

• May 16, 2025 - Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI Building
  1250 Moursund St, Houston, TX 77030
• May 17, 2025 - Texas Children's Pavilion for Women 4th Floor Conference Center
  6651 Main St, Houston, TX 77030

In-person Conference.

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Online Registration will close on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM CT.
Onsite registration will be available at the conference. 

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Needs Statement

There is a critical need to enhance the knowledge and confidence of healthcare providers, including OB, MFM providers, and other professionals, in managing Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PASD). This gap has led to increased maternal morbidity and mortality during delivery. The proposed workshop will provide practical knowledge on identifying risk factors, utilizing appropriate imaging techniques, and implementing evidence-based management strategies. It will also address inconsistencies in multidisciplinary care planning and improve patient education on PASD. Given the shortage of specialty-trained providers and the lack of dedicated workshops in the greater Houston area, this initiative will offer essential training to ensure consistent and effective management of PASD in pregnant patients.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Maternal Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN; General Surgery, Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Physicians, Hospitalist, Urologist, Advance practice provider; Certified Registered Nurses Anesthetist, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Resident, Fellow, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, and Sonographer.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Describe specific maternal obstetric and medical conditions and appropriate treatment
• Apply appropriate imaging modalities (ultrasound and MRI) to accurately diagnose PAS prenatally.
• Explain physiologic changes that occur in placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PASD)
• Demonstrate optimum maternal management of placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PASD)

Educational Methods

Lecture, Panel Discussion, and Simulation

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Questions

For questions about the course, contact Tara Barrick, MSN, RNC-EB (tkbarric@texaschildrens.org)