Fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the five disorders that comprise fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). These fetal alcohol spectrum disorders classify the wide-ranging physical and neurological effects that prenatal alcohol exposure can inflict on a fetus. This activity describes the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of fetal alcohol syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in preventing this pathology.

Objectives:

• Review the epidemiology of fetal alcohol syndrome.
• Describe the presentation of a patient with fetal alcohol syndrome.
• Outline the management options for fetal alcohol syndrome.
• Describe interprofessional team strategies for improving coordination and communication to advance the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome.