AORN Journal
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 661-676 , November 2009

The Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Procedure for Fetal Head and Neck Masses

  • Debora Filipchuk, RN, CPN(C)

      Affiliations

    • Debora Filipchuk, RN, CPN(C), is the clinical nurse educator in the pediatric OR at Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ms Filipchuk has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.
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  • Lourdes Avdimiretz, RN, CPN(C)

      Affiliations

    • Lourdes Avdimiretz, RN, CPN(C), is the ears, nose, and throat team leader in the pediatric OR at Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ms Avdimiretz has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.

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    Magnetic resonance imaging scan showing the fetus with a right-sided, submandibular mass at 35 weeks of gestation.

    Magnetic resonance imaging scan showing the fetus with a right-sided, submandibular mass at 35 weeks of gestation.

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    Maternal and neonatal OR teams work together to perform the cesarean delivery and the EXIT procedure.

    Maternal and neonatal OR teams work together to perform the cesarean delivery and the EXIT procedure.

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    The respiratory instrument table for the maternal OR.

    The respiratory instrument table for the maternal OR.

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    Algorithm for securing the neonatal airway during an EXIT procedure.

    Algorithm for securing the neonatal airway during an EXIT procedure.

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    The pediatric otolaryngologist secures the airway via laryngoscopy during the EXIT procedure.

    The pediatric otolaryngologist secures the airway via laryngoscopy during the EXIT procedure.

 Complete this CE activity online at aorn.org/CE indicates that continuing education contact hours are available for this activity. Earn the contact hours by reading this article and taking the examination on pages 673–674 and then completing the answer sheet and learner evaluation on pages 675–676. The contact hours for this article expire November 30, 2012.The behavioral objectives and examination for this program were prepared by Rebecca Holm, RN, MSN, CNOR, clinical editor, with consultation from Susan Bakewell, RN, MS, BC, director, Center for Perioperative Education. Ms Holm and Ms Bakewell have no declared affiliations that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest in publishing this article.This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activity.AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptance of this activity for relicensure.

PII: S0001-2092(09)00410-4

doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.06.001

AORN Journal
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 661-676 , November 2009

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