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We are a unique inter professional team with decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Join us as we review clinical topics and make them easy to understand.

Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics


    • Jun 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES

    4.8 from 132 ratings Listeners of The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast that love the show mention: dr martin, obstetrics, fellows, simple, understand, topics, thank, great, listen, jeanette zocco msn, location of care, obgyns, landd nurses.


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    The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast is a truly phenomenal resource for those in the field of obstetrics. Dr. Stephanie Martin, the host of the podcast, provides well-articulated and to-the-point episodes that cover a wide range of topics related to critical care obstetrics. As someone studying for Oral boards in MFM, I have found these podcasts to be a breath of fresh air. Each episode, which typically ranges from ten to twenty minutes, is filled with sheer genius and manages to tie up so much knowledge in a pretty little bow. Listening to this podcast has not only been incredibly helpful but has also altered my personal practice for the better.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Dr. Martin's passion and energy. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter is contagious and truly makes learning enjoyable. She has a unique ability to break down challenging topics into simple terms, making them easier to understand and retain. I have even shared this podcast with my residents and fellows as I believe it would benefit anyone who takes care of pregnant individuals, including MFMs, OBGYNs, nurses, and more.

    Furthermore, Dr. Martin's expertise in the field cannot be understated. She is a giant in the field of critical care obstetrics and her knowledge shines through in each episode. As an OBGYN or MFM listening to her podcasts, you can trust that you are learning from one of the best educators out there.

    In terms of improvements, there really aren't many negatives about this podcast. The only suggestion I would make is to cover even more topics related to critical care obstetrics. For example, it would be great if Dr. Martin could do an episode on amniotic fluid embolisms as requested by one listener in a review.

    In conclusion, The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast is a must-listen for anyone working in the field of obstetrics or caring for pregnant individuals. Dr. Stephanie Martin's expertise, passion, and ability to simplify complex topics make this podcast an invaluable resource. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in obstetrics, this podcast will undoubtedly enhance your knowledge and practice. I highly recommend it to practicing OBGYNs, MFMs, nurses, and anyone else involved in the care of pregnant people.



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    Listener Questions Part 3: AFE versus Pulmonary Embolus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 42:41


    In this episode, Julie, Stephanie, and Suzanne answer the listeners question of how to differentiate between signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of an AFE v. a PEThe 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Ma...

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    Communication in Obstetric Emergencies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 34:43


    Julie Arafeh and Dr. Stephanie Martin discuss 3 commonly encountered issues with communication during 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 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Ma...

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    Role of Doula in High-Risk Pregnancies: Interview with HeHe Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 51:05


    In this episode Stephanie talks with HeHe Stewart, a Birth Doula aiming to help women avoid birth trauma & prepare for a confident and informed hospital birth. She has her own podcast The Birth Lounge and an active social media presence educating women about all things birth related. We talk about what it takes to become a Doula and the role a Doula can play in high-risk or critical illness situation. She explains challenges she has faced while interacting with the medical team and how she handles them. Find her here:Childbirth Education: https://www.thebirthlounge.comDoula Services: https://www.tranquilitybyhehe.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Ma...

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    Listener Q and A: Hypertensive Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:32


    Julie, Stephanie and Suzanne address listener questions posted about hypertensive disorders. We address questions about treatment of refractory severe hypertension, medication protocols, use of magnesium and delivery timing questions.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Ma...

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    Listener Q and A: Obstetric Hemorrhage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 44:47


    Julie, Stephanie and Suzanne address listener questions posted about obstetric hemorrhage. We talk about transfusion thresholds, vital signs in hemorrhage, QBL, postpartum monitoring and many other aspects of hemorrhage management and recognition.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Ma...

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    Debrief: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or Preeclampsia with Severe Features

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 42:03


    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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Ma...

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    Diagnostic Dilemma: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or Preeclampsia with Severe Features

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 32:36


    https://professional.heart.org/en/education/role-of-cardiovascular-health-in-maternal-health/#preeclampsiaThe 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: ...

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    Obstetrics Scope of Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 40:44


    In this episode, Julie Arafeh and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss scope of services for obstetrics. A scope of services outlines the patients you will care for and those who would be transferred or transported to a higher level of care. This information also drives your training and education programs. 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: ...

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    Debrief of Sepsis Survivor Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 47:19


    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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: ...

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    Eclampsia: What's Your Management Plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 41:16


    In this episode, Suzanne and Stephanie talk about how to be prepared and manage an eclamptic patient. We give 3 scenarios of eclampsia to stimulate thought about where and how you would manage.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: ...

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    Would You Have Sent this Patient Home? Interview with a Sepsis Survivor and Advocate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 50:25


    Dr Stephanie Martin talks with Andrea, a patient, survivor of postpartum septic shock and advocate. Hear her incredible story and decide how you would have handled things differently. https://www.endsepsis.org/about-rory-staunton/https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/maternal-warning-signs/index.htmlhttps://www.mommasvoices.org/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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Vital Signs are Vital: Temperature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 33:08


    In the last vital signs are vital series, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss maternal temperature. Understand the WHY and conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia. 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Vital Signs are Vital: SpO2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 26:44


    Dr. Stephanie Martin and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss the technology of pulse oximetry. Understand the WHY of SpO2 values.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Vital Signs are Vital: Respiratory Rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 33:50


    In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss the importance of taking a respiratory rate and understanding the WHY of a low or high rate. 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Vital Signs are Vital: Blood Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 31:46


    This is the 2nd podcast in our series on Vital Signs are Vital. Tune in to hear Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird discussing blood pressure. We will go over hypotension, hypertension, and understanding the WHY.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Vital Signs are Vital: Heart Rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 29:33


    This is the first episode in our series "Vital Signs are Vital". In this episode we discuss the significance of heart rate in the assessment of vital signs.  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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    The Critical Care Obstetrics Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 18:54


    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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    How to do an Effective Recap in Simulation and Actual Emergencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 19:45


    Julie and Stephanie explain what a recap is and how it can be used to communicate effectively during simulation and during actual 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 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    A Diagnostic Dilemma: Was It Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Sepsis, or Pulmonary Embolism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 55:02


    Suzanne and Stephanie review another maternal death situation and discuss what they think happened. Listen and decide what you think it was.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Examining the Impact: Insights from a Maternal Mortality Review Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 45:28


    In this episode, Dr Stephanie Martin has a discussion with Jamie Agunsday, MA, MSN, RNC-OB, a nurse abstractor for the New Jersey Maternal Mortality Review Committee. We talk about what is an MMRC, how maternal deaths are reviewed and the importance of the data that is leaned from an MMRC. She also outlines what she wants every OB healthcare provider to know about an MMRC.Jamie Agunsday is a master's prepared Registered Nurse who has spent the last decade serving women and birthing families in New Jersey. As a staff nurse in Labor and delivery in one of NJ's busiest birthing hospitals, Jamie was deeply impacted by seeing women experience serious pregnancy related complications. For the last 4 years, Jamie has worked to support the review of maternal deaths as a maternal mortality nurse abstractor where she tells the stories of those who died from complications of their pregnancies. Through all of her work, Jamie seeks to center the voices and amplify the stories of those most impacted by adverse outcomes to help make meaningful improvements in the health of all people giving birth.https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-mortality/php/data-research/mmrc-2017-2019.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/maternal-mortality/php/data-research/index.html#:~:text=Characteristics%20of%20Pregnancy%2DRelated%20Deaths,in%2038%20U.S.%20States%2C%202020&text=Race%20or%20ethnicity%20was%20missing,1.3%25)%20pregnancy%2Drelated%20deaths.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Professional Behavior: You Know It When You See It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 34:01


    Stephanie and Julie talk about a key team skill - professional behavior. We discuss why it matters, how it can show up in emergencies and impact patient care, morale and even ability to hire and retain staff. We also talk about how to use simulation to improve behaviors. Julie presents a real life situation of unprofessional behavior and how she addressed it successfully.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Maintaining Situation Awareness During an Emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:56


    Stephanie and Julie discuss the importance of situation awareness during emergencies. Julie talks about what situation awareness means, the key components of patient, team and environment and how to address challenges using real life examples.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    What is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and When do I Need One?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 34:27


    Dr Stephanie Martin explains the specialty of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She discusses the types of training MFMs get, the conditions they treat and when you might need to consult one.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    A Case Study of Preeclampsia and Pulmonary Edema: Why Can't We Get This Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 54:46


    In this case study, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss a patient with preeclampsia who develops severe range BPs and pulmonary edema. While you listen, determine which signs and symptoms that indicate pulmonary edema and how you would manage this critically ill patient in your institution. 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    I LOVE URINE - Especially in Patients with Preeclampsia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 31:42


    In this episode, Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird discusses oliguria in patients diagnosed with preeclampsia. She will outline 3 hemodynamic categories that may cause preeclampsia in this patient population and the rationale for use of a Foley catheter to evaluate urine output.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Recording actual patient care for Quality Improvement: Coming to a hospital near you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 16:40


    Hospitals have been recording actual patient events for quality improvement in some departments for years and the practice is spreading to other departments.  What is involved with recording actual events  and what effect might it have on patient care?  Julie Arafeh interviews Dr Lou Halamek on a program he is involved with in a busy NICU.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Informed Consent is More Than a Piece of Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 19:03


    Dr Stephanie Martin discusses the key components of informed consent with an emphasis of shifting beyond the concept of informed consent solely as a signature on a form.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Practical Tips for Conducting and Participating in Real Clinical Event Debriefings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 11:34


    Join Julie Arafeh as she shares practical tips for conducting AND participating in debriefing after real clinical events. Gain insight into how debriefing can be linked with quality improvement to address issues on the unit and can foster team building to enhance team performance.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    Is Obstetric Hemorrhage Different from Trauma? An Interview with Dr Alan Frankfurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 54:31


    Julie Arafeh discusses the administration of whole blood in obstetric massive hemorrhage emergencies with Dr. Alan Frankfurt, an OB Anesthesiologist.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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    The WAR on Invasive Group A Strep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 37:15


    Suzanne and Stephanie discuss a case of peripartum invasive Group A Strep and highlight management opportunities. Listeners will also learn about the WAR on invasive Group A strep: W: Weird, wild painA: Aggressive interventionR: Rapid progressionThe 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 Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.comDr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112aCCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCareCCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetricsDr Martin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024366859192

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    A-OK for AFE is not AOK

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 18:31


    Amniotic Fluid Embolism is a devastating and rare complication of pregnancy. The A-OK protocol is commonly advocated for as a life saving therapy in this scenario.Dr Stephanie Martin reviews the case reports and discusses her opinions on the role of A-OK in AFE management.Go to www.amnioticfluidembolism.org for access to a free educational program on AFE.Case reports referenced:Wothe JK, Elfstrand E, Mooney MR, Wothe DD. Rotational Thromboelastometry-Guided Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Treatment of Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2022 May 18;2022:9658708. doi: 10.1155/2022/9658708. PMID: 35646404; PMCID: PMC9132692.Long M, Martin J, Biggio J. Atropine, Ondansetron, and Ketorolac: Supplemental Management of Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Ochsner J. 2022 Fall;22(3):253-257. doi: 10.31486/toj.21.0107. PMID: 36189093; PMCID: PMC9477128.Berry A, Salcedo A, Riba C. Atypical amniotic fluid embolism successfully treated with a novel protocol: A case report. J Case Rep Images Obstet Gynecol 2022;8:100109Z08AB2022.Rezai S, Hughes AC, Larsen TB, Fuller PN, Henderson CE. Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Managed with a Novel Therapeutic Regimen. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2017;2017:8458375. doi: 10.1155/2017/8458375. Epub 2017 Dec 21. PMID: 29430313; PMCID: PMC5753013.

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    Family Presence During Maternal Resuscitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 24:55


    Family presence during resuscitation is becoming more accepted in ICUs and Emergency Departments.  What about obstetric resuscitations?  Dr Suzanne Baird and Julie Arafeh discuss family presence during maternal cardiac arrest and other obstetric emergencies.  

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    Resuscitation from (massive) obstetric hemorrhage: Who, What, When and How

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 70:08


    Adequate volume replacement is a key patient management goal of many severe illnesses during pregnancy particularly hemorrhage.  Often patients are not adequately volume resuscitated with disastrous outcomes.  Listen to Julie Arafeh talk with Dr Alan Frankfurt, OB Anesthesiologist on volume replacement during pregnancy.

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    Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do you have a management plan and protocol?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 43:46


    In this episode, Stephanie and Suzanne discuss DKA pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management.  The critical care management aspects outlined include:1.  Replace fluids2. Supply insulin3. Replace potassium4. Supply glucose

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    Would You Recognize Pulmonary Edema in Pregnancy?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 45:58


    Suzanne and Stephanie discuss the clinical presentation and diagnosis of pulmonary edema, including how to differentiate between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. They also address assessment of the pregnant patient with hypoxemia and management of both types of pulmonary edema.

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    Rethinking The Response To Maternal Early Warning Criteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 21:43


    In this podcast Julie Arafeh discusses rethinking the response to maternal early warning criteria to be better prepared for obstetric emergencies.

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    Another Obstetric Hemorrhage Case and Preventable Outcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 37:21


    Dr. Stephanie Martin and Julie Arafeh discuss another hemorrhage case and how the outcome could have been prevented.  Communication plays such a huge part in this case.

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    How to Use the Chain of Command

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 34:21


    Dr. Stephanie Martin and Julie Arafeh discuss when and how to use the chain of command to ensure patient safety and maintain trust between members of the healthcare team.

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    Debriefing to improve team performance: A discussion with Dr Lou Halamek

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 28:28


    Dr Lou Halamek joins Julie Arafeh in a discussion on the use of debriefing to improve team performance, including strategies and tactics for more effective and efficient debriefings.Here are some useful references to review:Halamek LP, Cady R, Sterling MR.  Using briefing, simulation and debriefing to improve human and system performance.  Semin Perinatol  2019;43(8):151178.  Epub 2019 Aug 10.  PMID 31500845Chitkara R, Bennett M, Bohnert J, Yamada N, Fuerch J, Halamek LP, Quinn J, Padua K, Gould J, Profit J, Xu X, Lee HC.  In situ simulation and clinical outcomes in infants born preterm.  J Pediatr. 2023 Aug 31:113715. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113715.  Epub ahead of print.  PMID: 37659586Sawyer T, Loren D, Halamek LP.  Post-event debriefings during neonatal care:  Why aren't we doing them, and how can we start?  J Perinatol  2016;36(6):415-419.  PMID:  27031321https://cape.stanford.edu/programs/BannerPage.html

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    Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Unusual Case Study Part 2

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 34:40


    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?

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    Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Unusual Case Study Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 50:01


    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 your clinical practice to improve care with postpartum hemorrhage?

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    Human Factors: What is it and what role does it have in healthcare?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 25:52


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

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    Case Study: A low-risk patient becomes high-risk and critically ill.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 53:53


    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 order?4.    What would be your diagnosis?

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    Thoughts on Preparing OB Units for a Disaster: A Discussion with Dr Kay Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 27:17


    Thoughts on Preparing OB Units for a Disaster: A Discussion with Dr Kay DanielsDr 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.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    Anemia in Pregnancy is Not Normal: Part 2

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 24:15


    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.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    Anemia in Pregnancy is Not Normal: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 28:27


    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.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    Obstetric Life Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 24:04


    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 Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Program Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    Let's Talk About Magnesium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 30:54


    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 Director for  Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    When is your patient saying SCANME?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 12:56


    Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for approximately half of strokes during pregnancyand is a leading cause of disability which underscores the need for quickintervention if suspected. Julie Arafeh shares SCANME, a cognitive aid forperinatal stroke recently discussed in the first Annual Virtual Conference onObstetric 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 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 Director for  Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    Perinatal Stroke: Would You Have Recognized the Signs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 33:28


    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 obstetrics.Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for  Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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    An Interview with Kayleigh Summers, The Birth Trauma Mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 43:36


    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 communities through Instagram and Tik Tok, as well as her podcast, where she provides connection, story sharing, and resources to support those experiencing birth and other trauma.Instagram: @thebirthtrauma_mamaTikTok: @thebirthtrauma_mamaThe 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 Director for  Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.www.clinicalconceptsinob.comTwitter: @OBCriticalCareInstagram: @criticalcareOBLinkedIn: Clinical Concepts in ObstetricsFacebook: Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

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