The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast

Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics
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Your trusted resource for everything to do with high-risk and critical care obstetrics. Our experienced, interprofessional team shares insights from years of practice, simulation, and team training—making complex topics simple and easy to understand. Sometimes it’s just us, sometimes it’s guests, and sometimes it’s case reviews—always with the goal of helping you provide the best care. Thanks for listening!

  1. 11月10日

    Using Deliberate Practice to Develop Team Skills

    In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Julie Arafeh discusses the significance of deliberate practice and team skills in managing high-risk obstetric emergencies. She emphasizes the importance of simulation training to enhance team performance, communication, and role delegation, ultimately aiming to reduce preventable maternal mortality. The conversation explores how to effectively implement deliberate practice in obstetrics, the role of checklists, and the value of video analysis in improving team dynamics during simulations. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    24 分钟

  2. 10月27日

    Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Stephanie's Perspective (Austin: 3rd release)

    Summary: In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafey, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss their pet peeves in obstetrics. The conversation covers issues related to documentation, unnecessary interventions on low-risk patients, and the unrealistic expectations placed on nurses to make medical diagnoses. The hosts share their frustrations with electronic medical records (EMR) and advocate for a more streamlined approach to patient care that respects the natural processes of labor and the roles of healthcare professionals. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    28 分钟

  3. 10月13日

    Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Suzanne's Perspective

    In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafeh, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss Suzanne's pet peeves in obstetrics. The conversation covers issues related to documentation, unnecessary interventions on low-risk patients, and the unrealistic expectations placed on nurses to make medical diagnoses. Suzanne shares her frustrations with electronic medical records (EMR) and advocates for a more streamlined approach to patient care that respects the natural processes of labor and the roles of healthcare professionals. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    31 分钟

  4. 9月29日

    Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Julie's Perspective

    In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafeh, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss their pet peeves related to healthcare and critical care obstetrics. They emphasize the importance of accurate vital signs, the challenges posed by technology in simulation training, and the need for effective communication in emergency situations. The conversation also touches on the role of moulage in enhancing realism during simulations and the significance of engaging physicians in training. Overall, the episode highlights the critical aspects of training and teamwork in obstetric care. 00:00 Introduction to Pet Peeves in Critical Care Obstetrics 02:48 The Importance of Accurate Vital Signs 05:54 Challenges with Technology in Simulation 08:56 The Role of Simulation in Training 11:54 Moulage and Realism in Simulations 14:55 Effective Communication in Emergency Situations 18:03 Understanding Team Dynamics in Critical Care 20:47 Engaging Physicians in Simulation Training 23:56 Conclusion and Future Discussions The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    26 分钟

  5. 9月15日

    From Nurse to Patient: A Unique Perspective

    In this episode, Stephanie Martin and Suzanne McMurtry Baird speak with Nicolette Lewis, a labor and delivery nurse who shares her harrowing experience of nearly dying during childbirth due to a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm. Nicolette discusses the critical moments leading up to her emergency C-section, the challenges she faced during recovery, and how this experience has transformed her approach to nursing and patient care. The conversation emphasizes the importance of listening to patients, recognizing signs of distress, and the impact of trauma on both patients and healthcare providers. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    1 小时 3 分钟

  6. 9月1日

    Lessons Learned from a Sepsis Case: Conflict Resolution

    In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Suzanne Baird, and Julie Arafeh discuss a complex case involving a postpartum patient experiencing sepsis. They emphasize the importance of clear communication, adherence to sepsis protocols, and the critical role of nurses in monitoring patient conditions. The conversation highlights the challenges of conflict resolution in healthcare teams and the need for teamwork and collaboration. The hosts also share valuable insights from listener feedback and discuss the significance of continuous education in sepsis management. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder of the impact that knowledge and confidence can have on patient care. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Developments 03:00 Case Overview and Feedback Impact 05:54 Challenges in C-Section Delivery 08:53 Postoperative Monitoring and Communication 11:56 Identifying Red Flags in Patient Condition 14:40 Differential Diagnosis and Sepsis Management 17:28 Nursing Assessment and Data Collection 20:40 Antibiotic Protocols and Patient Response 23:31 Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians 27:33 Simplifying Sepsis Concepts 29:32 Recognizing Clinical Signs of Sepsis 31:28 Differential Diagnosis in Sepsis 33:24 The Role of Communication in Patient Care 35:07 Simulation Training for Sepsis Management 38:10 Overcoming Barriers in Team Communication 41:19 Managing Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis 43:12 Lessons Learned from a Sepsis Case 46:59 Improving Sepsis Protocols and Education 48:58 Navigating Conflicting Opinions in Care 51:07 The Importance of Team Collaboration The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    1 小时

  7. 8月18日

    Cesarean Section is Major Abdominal Surgery

    Cesarean Delivery: Major Abdominal Surgery Welcome back to The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast with hosts Suzanne McMurtry Baird (Nursing Director) and Stephanie Martin (Medical Director) of Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics. In this episode, we explore why cesarean delivery is not just another routine procedure—but truly a major abdominal surgery. While C-section is the most common surgical procedure performed in U.S. hospitals, its seriousness is often overlooked because of its frequency. We discuss: Why 1 in 3 births by cesarean should not normalize the risksThe role of evidence-based practices: avoiding the first cesarean, neuraxial anesthesia, infection prevention, and family-centered careWhat makes it a major surgery: open abdomen, incision types, considerations in obese patients, and classical cesarean challengesSafety for mothers, babies, and support persons in the ORCommon complications including VTE, infection and sepsis, blood loss, injury to other organs, and the rising risk of placenta accreta spectrumWe also highlight our new lecture in the Postpartum Course covering PACU care and Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean, including RN qualifications, complication management, and communication essentials. 🔗 Learn more about the Critical Care Obstetrics Academy and Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics at www.clinicalconceptsinob.com Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more clinicians can join the conversation! The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    33 分钟

  8. 8月4日

    Rural Care, Real Challenges: Telehealth & Critical Obstetrics

    In this episode of The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Martin sits down with Dr. Lexi Hill, an MFM specialist delivering high-risk pregnancy care via Telehealth to rural communities across the country. They discuss: ✅ The realities of practicing MFM remotely ✅ Gaps in rural obstetric care ✅ What every clinician should know about managing high-risk pregnancies when specialists aren’t on site The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...

    33 分钟
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Your trusted resource for everything to do with high-risk and critical care obstetrics. Our experienced, interprofessional team shares insights from years of practice, simulation, and team training—making complex topics simple and easy to understand. Sometimes it’s just us, sometimes it’s guests, and sometimes it’s case reviews—always with the goal of helping you provide the best care. Thanks for listening!

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  • 创作者
    Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    102
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
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    © 2025 The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast
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    The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast

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