Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: What Nurses Need to Know

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Objectives Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to : 1.Describe the prevalence, pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. 2.List and explain the different treatment options for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. 3.Provide appropriate information, including referral to additional resources, to patients diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Credit A total of 2 contact hours may be earned as CNE credit for reading Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: What Nurses Need to Know and for completing an online post-test and participant feedback form. To take the test and complete the participant feedback form, please visit http://journalscne.awhonn.org/. Certificates of completion will be issued on receipt of the completed participant feedback form and processing fees. AWHONN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity. AWHONN also holds California and Alabama BRN numbers: California CNE provider #CEP580 and Alabama #ABN0058.