In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Suzanne Baird discuss the sensitive and critical topic of maternal mortality. They share a case study of a young mother with chronic hypertension, exploring the clinical challenges and management decisions that led to her tragic outcome. The conversation delves into the importance of communication, support for families, and the need for healthcare professionals to address maternal death openly. They also highlight the alarming statistics surrounding maternal mortality in the U.S. and share personal experiences that underscore the emotional toll on healthcare providers. The episode aims to foster a deeper understanding of maternal health issues and the importance of compassionate care in the face of loss.

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.

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In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Dr. Stephanie Martin and Julie Arafey discuss a complex case involving a pregnant patient who experiences respiratory compromise leading to cardiac arrest. They explore the challenges in assessment, admission, and management of high-risk obstetric patients, emphasizing the importance of communication, monitoring, and emergency protocols. The conversation highlights the need for preparedness in handling obstetric emergencies, including the critical timing of resuscitative cesareans, and the necessity of training healthcare teams to respond effectively in such situations.

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/

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In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Julie Arafeh discusses the significance of interprofessional training in simulation sessions for healthcare teams, particularly in obstetrics. She emphasizes the necessity of including all team members in training to enhance collaboration and patient care. The conversation covers barriers to participation, incentives for physicians, the importance of confidentiality, and strategies for engaging multiple departments in simulation training. Julie provides practical tips for simulation instructors and encourages physicians to voice their needs to improve their training experience.

Takeaways

• Simulation based training is practice.
• You need to practice with the full team to get the complete benefit.
• If the nurses don't have access, the simulation is very nurse-centric.
• Identify what is problematic for people about the topic.
• Let people know what you're going to work on in simulation.
• Time is money for physicians, so scheduling is crucial.
• Physicians may hesitate to attend simulation due to fear of looking bad.
• Confidentiality in simulation allows for mistakes without blame.
• Interprofessional simulation enhances teamwork and patient outcomes.

Engaging multiple departments in simulation is essential for comprehensive training.

Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Interprofessional Training
04:41 Identifying Barriers to Participation
10:32 Incentives for Physician Participation
14:10 Overcoming Reluctance and Building Confidence
19:44 Ensuring Confidentiality in Simulation
25:35 Collaborative Interdepartmental 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

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Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a

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