Gestational Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Biomarker Screening Models and Lack of Postpartum Resolution.

Study Objectives: To measure prevalence and severity of third trimester obstructive sleep apnea and evaluate postpartum resolution. To assess a novel biomarker for screening for obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy.

Methods: This prospective observational study was performed at Wake Forest School of Medicine obstetrics clinics between April 2014 and December 2015.

Development of a novel task trainer for second trimester ultrasound-guided uterine evacuation.

Introduction: Second trimester surgical termination of pregnancy by dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a procedure that the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Residency Review Committee requires training programs to offer to their residents and that many residents desire to learn. However, because of limited numbers of credentialed providers, clinical training opportunities may be limited or not available at their training institutions. Simulated procedures may allow for residents and other learners to be more prepared and capable at the time of their first clinical procedures or advanced skill acquisition.