The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast (Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics )
Explore every episode of The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast
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| 22 May 2023 | Maternal Mortality in the US: What's Happening? | 00:35:54 | |
Julie, Suzanne and Stephanie are back discussing the latest data on maternal mortality in the US. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | An Interview with Kayleigh Summers, The Birth Trauma Mama | 00:43:36 | |
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. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Perinatal Stroke: Would You Have Recognized the Signs? | 00:33:28 | |
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. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | Let's Talk About Magnesium | 00:30:54 | |
Suzanne and Stephanie review hot topics with the use of magnesium sulfate in pregnancy. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | When is your patient saying SCANME? | 00:12:56 | |
Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for approximately half of strokes during pregnancy 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Obstetric Life Support | 00:24:04 | |
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.
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 20 Aug 2023 | Anemia in Pregnancy is Not Normal: Part 1 | 00:28:27 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Anemia in Pregnancy is Not Normal: Part 2 | 00:24:15 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Thoughts on Preparing OB Units for a Disaster: A Discussion with Dr Kay Daniels | 00:27:17 | |
Thoughts on Preparing OB Units for a Disaster: A Discussion with Dr Kay Daniels 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Case Study: A low-risk patient becomes high-risk and critically ill. | 00:53:53 | |
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? 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Human Factors: What is it and what role does it have in healthcare? | 00:25:52 | |
Julie Arafeh has a conversation with Dr Nicole Yamada, neonatologist, and human 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Unusual Case Study Part 1 | 00:50:01 | |
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: 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Unusual Case Study Part 2 | 00:34:40 | |
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? 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Debriefing to improve team performance: A discussion with Dr Lou Halamek | 00:28:28 | |
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.
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | How to Use the Chain of Command | 00:34:21 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | Another Obstetric Hemorrhage Case and Preventable Outcome | 00:37:21 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Rethinking The Response To Maternal Early Warning Criteria | 00:21:43 | |
In this podcast Julie Arafeh discusses rethinking the response to maternal early warning criteria to be better prepared for 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Would You Recognize Pulmonary Edema in Pregnancy? | 00:45:58 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do you have a management plan and protocol? | 00:43:46 | |
In this episode, Stephanie and Suzanne discuss DKA pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management. The critical care management aspects outlined include: 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Resuscitation from (massive) obstetric hemorrhage: Who, What, When and How | 01:10:08 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Family Presence During Maternal Resuscitation | 00:24:55 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | A-OK for AFE is not AOK | 00:18:31 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | The WAR on Invasive Group A Strep | 00:37:15 | |
Suzanne and Stephanie discuss a case of peripartum invasive Group A Strep and highlight management opportunities. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | Is Obstetric Hemorrhage Different from Trauma? An Interview with Dr Alan Frankfurt | 00:54:31 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 13 May 2024 | Practical Tips for Conducting and Participating in Real Clinical Event Debriefings | 00:11:34 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 27 May 2024 | Informed Consent is More Than a Piece of Paper | 00:19:03 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | Recording actual patient care for Quality Improvement: Coming to a hospital near you? | 00:16:40 | |
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? 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | I LOVE URINE - Especially in Patients with Preeclampsia! | 00:31:42 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | A Case Study of Preeclampsia and Pulmonary Edema: Why Can't We Get This Right? | 00:54:46 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | What is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and When do I Need One? | 00:34:27 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | Maintaining Situation Awareness During an Emergency | 00:39:56 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Professional Behavior: You Know It When You See It | 00:34:01 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | Examining the Impact: Insights from a Maternal Mortality Review Committee | 00:45:28 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | A Diagnostic Dilemma: Was It Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Sepsis, or Pulmonary Embolism? | 00:55:02 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | How to do an Effective Recap in Simulation and Actual Emergencies | 00:19:45 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | The Critical Care Obstetrics Academy | 00:18:54 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Vital Signs are Vital: Heart Rate | 00:29:33 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Vital Signs are Vital: Blood Pressure | 00:31:46 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | Vital Signs are Vital: Respiratory Rate | 00:33:50 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | Would You Have Sent this Patient Home? Interview with a Sepsis Survivor and Advocate. | 00:50:25 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | Vital Signs are Vital: SpO2 | 00:26:44 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | Vital Signs are Vital: Temperature | 00:33:08 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | Eclampsia: What's Your Management Plan? | 00:41:16 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Obstetrics Scope of Service | 00:40:44 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | Debrief of Sepsis Survivor Interview | 00:47:19 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Diagnostic Dilemma: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or Preeclampsia with Severe Features | 00:32:36 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Debrief: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or Preeclampsia with Severe Features | 00:42:03 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | Listener Q and A: Obstetric Hemorrhage | 00:44:47 | |
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | Oxygen Delivery Made Simple | 00:10:34 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Listen as she describes oxygen delivery in a clear, easy to understand way. Understanding oxygen delivery is crucial when caring for any patient with respiratory compromise. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | Clinical Issues in Critical Care Obstetrics | 00:28:06 | |
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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | Maternal Levels of Care | 00:17:28 | |
Suzanne McMurtry Baird DNP, RN discusses the Maternal Levels of Care. She will break down what they are and the potential impact on maternal outcomes. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 22 Apr 2020 | Communication | 00:18:20 | |
Julie Arafeh, RN is a critical care OB nurse and expert on Simulation. In this podcast she explains key points necessary for effective communication in a healthcare setting. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 29 Apr 2020 | Indications for Intubation | 00:10:37 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In this episode she explains indications for intubating a patient with a straightforward, easy to understand approach. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 06 May 2020 | Sepsis Simplified | 00:10:42 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In this podcast she will review the pathophysiology of sepsis, making it easy to understand. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 13 May 2020 | Team Skills | 00:19:14 | |
Julie Arafeh, RN is a critical care OB nurse and expert on Simulation. In this podcast she discusses essential Team Skills and their impact in a clinical environment. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 20 May 2020 | The Hemodynamics of Hemorrhage | 00:09:42 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. This podcast makes understanding the hemodynamic changes and physiologic responses to hemorrhage straightforward. You will have a new appreciation for the value of vital signs after listening! 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 27 May 2020 | What is DIC? | 00:10:26 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In this episode, she explains the pathophysiology of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy in a hemorrhaging patient. Dr. Martin takes a complex topic and makes it easy to understand and apply directly to patient care. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | Massive Transfusion and the Lethal Triad | 00:10:43 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In this episode, she simplifies the concepts of massive transfusion and explains the consequences of the lethal triad in a hemorrhaging 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 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Simulation Mistakes | 00:11:58 | |
Julie Arafeh, RN is a critical care OB nurse and expert on Simulation. In this episode, she shares insight on the common simulation mistakes gleaned from her extensive experience. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | DKA Made Simple | 00:12:55 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) doesn't have to be intimidating - listen in as Dr. Martin demystifies DKA pathophysiology and management principles. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | Mitral Stenosis in Pregnancy | 00:07:50 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In this episode she explains why Mitral Stenosis can be a serious condition in pregnancy and will help you understand the key principles of caring for a pregnant woman with Mitral Stenosis. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | A Preeclampsia Case Study | 00:19:08 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. This podcast walks you through a case study in preeclampsia to help you gain a better understanding of how and why things can go wrong. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - The Fundamentals | 00:14:37 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In her straightforward style, she reviews the physiology of cardiac output and helps the listener understand the pathophysiology of peripartum cardiomyopathy. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | Perimortem Cesarean Delivery | 00:12:17 | |
Dr Stephanie Martin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. In this episode she reviews when to perform a perimortem cesarean delivery and walks through the key points in performing one. Despite these being very rare events, she has the unique experience of having performed quite a few of these in her career. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy: Kick Off Episode | 00:18:45 | |
In this season of the Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast, we will be addressing a variety of topics surrounding cardiac disease in the pregnant woman. We are also introducing the Pop Up Podcast which will appear throughout the season and include interviews with other experts on a variety of topics. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy: A Review of the Fundamentals | 00:24:45 | |
This episode reviews the how pregnancy affects the woman with cardiac disease and vice versa. We also discuss acquired and congenital lesions and review the basics of some of the most common cardiac conditions 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 17 Mar 2021 | Plan of Care for the Pregnant and Postpartum Cardiac Patient | 00:43:05 | |
This episode provides an overview of planning to care for a woman with cardiac disease during her pregnancy, birth and postpartum course. The principles reviewed here are applicable to all types of cardiac disease and include which key issues need to be addressed and planned for. We also introduce the concept of early warning signs and risk assessment of the 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 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Antepartum Assessment of the Pregnant Cardiac Patient: An Interview with Afshan Hameed, MD | 00:30:47 | |
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin interviews Dr. Afshan Hameed, an expert in Maternal Fetal medicine and Cardiology. They discuss how to assess the pregnant patient with cardiac disease and how to distinguish potential cardiac issues form normal pregnancy complaints. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Vital Signs are Vital | 00:42:18 | |
Suzanne McMurtry Baird and Stephanie Martin share their insight on early recognition of vital sign abnormalities. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | Pop Up Podcast: Special Considerations of the Critically Ill Postpartum Patient | 00:32:50 | |
Suzanne McMurtry Baird and Stephanie Martin discuss key things to know when caring for a critically ill postpartum patient in an ICU. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | Pop Up Podcast: The Importance of Critical Thinking in Obstetrics | 00:19:21 | |
Suzanne McMurtry Baird interviews Susan Drummond, RN about how to utilize critical thinking skills to interpret fetal heart rate monitoring. Susan Drummond is a Senior Associate in the Department of OBGyn at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and an AWHONN EFM Instructor and Instructor Trainer. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Preparing Nurses to Care for the Pregnant Patient with Cardiac Disease | 00:47:22 | |
Preparing to care for a pregnant woman with complex cardiac disease can be a daunting task. Listen as Stephanie, Julie, and Suzanne share their experience and provide guidance on how to prepare nurses to care for these complex patients. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | Using Simulation to Prepare for a Pregnant Woman with Complex Cardiac Disease | 00:22:55 | |
Preparing to care for a pregnant woman with complex cardiac disease can be a daunting task. Listen as Stephanie, Julie, and Suzanne share their experience and provide guidance on how simulation can help your preparations. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 12 May 2021 | Mitral Stenosis in Pregnancy: Antepartum and Intrapartum Care | 00:29:07 | |
In this episode, we discuss a case of a woman with Mitral Stenosis, following her through her pregnancy and delivery. We highlight the key management principles in an easy to understand way. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Part 1: Presentation and Diagnosis | 00:20:42 | |
In this episode we present a case and discuss common presentation for peripartum cardiomyopathy and how to evaluate women suspected of having peripartum cardiomyopathy. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Part 2: Labor and Birth | 00:20:23 | |
In this episode we follow up on our peripartum cardiomyopathy patient and discuss how to maximize cardiac function and prepare for potential complications in anticipation of delivery. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 | An Obstetric Sepsis Case Study | 00:34:12 | |
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. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Why Checklists Matter in Obstetric Emergencies | 00:34:35 | |
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. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | From AFE Survivor to AFE Activist: An Interview with Miranda Klassen | 00:26:13 | |
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 and co-authored the Support After Severe Maternal Event AIM Safety Bundle. Additionally, Miranda serves as the patient advocate for the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC), Council of Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care, the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement, and the National Obstetric Life Support Program (OBLS). She is also a member of the CDC’s National Partnership to Eliminate Preventable Maternal Mortality and a co-founder of MoMMA’s Voices, a national coalition of maternal health advocacy organizations. Miranda lives in San Diego, CA with her husband Bryce, a critical care nurse, and their son Van. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | Amniotic Fluid Embolism Part 2: Management and the 3 B's | 00:26:31 | |
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. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | Amniotic Fluid Embolism Part 1: Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis | 00:37:00 | |
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. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Amniotic Fluid Embolism Part 3: Using Simulation to Prepare and A Case Discussion | 00:48:58 | |
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. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Interview with an Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Survivor and Midwife | 00:57:38 | |
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 wasn't right and advocated for throughout her journey. Amber's experience has made her particularly interested in maternal mortality and morbidity and system level interventions to keep mom and babies safe which led her to our podcast. Follow her on Instagram @aflp_midwife. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Seven Steps to Highly Reliable Patient Care | 00:42:03 | |
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. 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.” 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Performance During Maternal Cardiac Arrest | 00:28:22 | |
This podcast reviews the technique of deliberate practice that can be used during simulation based training for complex events like maternal cardiac arrest. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | COVID in Pregnancy Talking Points | 00:18:31 | |
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? 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | A Peripartum Sepsis Case Study | 00:37:45 | |
Suzanne and Stephanie discuss a case of peripartum sepsis. Listen and learn how to recognize the pathophysiologic changes that happen in a septic patient. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | Cardiac Disease or Preeclampsia? An Unusual Case Study | 00:41:48 | |
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. 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. 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ | |||