In this podcast episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird will discuss the  2nd portion of an unusual postpartum hemorrhage case study.  As you follow along, ask yourself if you are confident in how your hospital would respond to this patient presentation. Where would this patient be managed? Who would manage this patient?

To prevent maternal morbidity and mortality, it is essential that postpartum hemorrhage is recognized and managed according to the etiology.  In this podcast episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird will present part 1 of a postpartum hemorrhage case study. During the case presentation, think about these questions: - In the absence of external bleeding, how is hemorrhage recognized?  - How would your team respond to this clinical situation? - What are the opportunities in...

Julie Arafeh has a conversation with Dr Nicole Yamada, neonatologist, and human factors enthusiast. They discuss human factors in healthcare, what it is and how it can impact clinical practice.

Not all obstetric patients who have complications during pregnancy, labor, birth, or postpartum have known risk factors.  This case study will follow a patient who enters the hospital for an induction of labor at term gestation with no identified risk factors. During labor, she becomes critically ill.  Ask yourself several questions as you listen: 1.    What signs and symptoms would concern you? 2.    What other assessments would you like to perform? 3.    What tests you would want to...

Thoughts on Preparing OB Units for a Disaster: A Discussion with Dr Kay Daniels Dr Kay Daniels, OB/GYN physician and simulation expert joins Julie Arafeh to talk about disaster preparedness for OB units. They discuss what prompted Dr Daniels interest in disaster planning, who was involved in the planning and tips for OB units on disaster planning. www.clinicalconceptsinob.com Twitter: @OBCriticalCare Instagram: @criticalcareOB LinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics Facebook: Clinical...

Dr. Stephanie Martin discusses everything you need to know about recognizing and diagnosing iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, in this part two of a two part series. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. www.clinicalconceptsinob.com Twitter: @OBCriticalCare Instagram: @criticalcareOB LinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics Facebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

Dr. Stephanie Martin discusses everything you need to know about recognizing and diagnosing iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, in this first episode of a two part series. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. www.clinicalconceptsinob.com Twitter: @OBCriticalCare Instagram: @criticalcareOB LinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics Facebook: Clinical Concepts in...

Julie Arafeh has a conversation with Dr. Andrea Shields, co-creator of the Obstetric Life Support (OBLS) Program. Julie and Dr. Shields discuss what OBLS is, how OBLS is different from other life support courses in preparing for and responding to maternal cardiac arrest, and how you can get more information about this new program. Julie Arafeh, RN, MSN is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Andrea D. Shields, M.D., M.S. is an...

Suzanne and Stephanie review hot topics with the use of magnesium sulfate in pregnancy. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing...

Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for approximately half of strokes during pregnancy and is a leading cause of disability which underscores the need for quick intervention if suspected. Julie Arafeh shares SCANME, a cognitive aid for perinatal stroke recently discussed in the first Annual Virtual Conference on Obstetric Life Support (OBLS) by Dr. Eliza Miller and found in the OBLS Manual. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill...

Dr Stephanie Martin interviews a survivor of a stroke after the birth of her child. All of us can learn from listening to this patient's story. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care...

Dr. Stephanie Martin interviews Kayleigh Summers, The Birth Trauma Mama. Kayleigh Summers is a licensed therapist and private practice owner in Downingtown, PA. She specializes in perinatal trauma and has specific training in both perinatal mental health and EMDR. Kayleigh uses her training as a licensed therapist and her lived experience as an Amniotic Fluid Embolism survivor to treat and support families experiencing perinatal trauma. Kayleigh has also created thriving birth trauma support...

Julie, Suzanne and Stephanie are back discussing the latest data on maternal mortality in the US.  The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is...

Suzanne and Stephanie discuss an unusual case demonstrating  the multi system effects of preeclampsia. Listen and learn as they walk through the issues this patient encountered. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist...

Suzanne and Stephanie discuss a case of peripartum sepsis. Listen and learn how to recognize the pathophysiologic changes that happen in a septic patient. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in...

In this episode Dr Stephanie Martin highlights Talking Points about COVID in Pregnancy. By the end of the podcast, we hope each of you listening will have some take away information that you can share with patients, colleagues, family members, really anyone who asks you - what does it mean to be pregnant and have COVID19? The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for...

This podcast reviews the technique of deliberate practice that can be used during simulation based training for complex events like maternal cardiac arrest. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in...

Discover seven steps that can help your unit move closer to highly reliable patient care where the patient receives the same care regardless of who is on the unit, the time of day or day of the week.  These seven steps are illustrated in a case study of severe maternal hemorrhage. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie...

Stephanie and Suzanne interview Amber Latsch, a Certified Nurse Midwife and survivor of Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. When giving birth to her twins in 2019, Amber became gravely ill and was diagnosed with Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. Amber's perspective is unique as a both a practicing midwife and survivor of critical illness during her pregnancy. Fortunately, she and the twins recovered and are healthy and well now. She also shares with us how her husband, a paramedic, knew something...

This is the second episode in a 3 part series on amniotic fluid embolism. In this episode we discuss management principles for a patient with an AFE and introduce the 3 B's when dealing with AFE. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal...

This is the last episode in our 3 part series on amniotic fluid embolism. In this episode we use an actual patient case to discuss how simulation can help teams prepare for this complex emergency. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal...

This is the first episode in a 3 part series on amniotic fluid embolism. In this episode we review the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for AFE. We also debunk some of the myths about AFE. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal...

Miranda Klassen is the Executive Director of the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation, a non-profit advocacy and research organization she founded in 2008 after surviving an AFE during the birth of her son. Miranda is also an investigator for the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Registry, which she co-founded at Baylor College of Medicine. Ms. Klassen is a frequent speaker, panelist, and lecturer on amniotic fluid embolism and patient advocacy. She has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals...

In healthcare, a chaotic approach to emergencies is often accepted as  normal. When you try to implement things that take the chaos out of the emergency, it is not unusual to meet resistance. So what are the benefits and challenges in implementing the use of checklists in obstetric emergencies?  The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr...

By popular request, we explore a sepsis case study in this episode. Listen as Dr. Stephanie Martin and Suzanne McMurtry Baird take you through the case of a postpartum woman with sepsis. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine...