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The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast
Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics
Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 94

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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Maintaining Situation Awareness During an Emergency
Season 3 · Episode 31
lundi 19 août 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
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What is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and When do I Need One?
Season 3 · Episode 30
lundi 5 août 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Family Presence During Maternal Resuscitation
Season 3 · Episode 21
lundi 18 mars 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Resuscitation from (massive) obstetric hemorrhage: Who, What, When and How
Season 3 · Episode 20
lundi 4 mars 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do you have a management plan and protocol?
Season 3 · Episode 19
lundi 19 février 2024 • Duration 43:46
In this episode, Stephanie and Suzanne discuss DKA pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management. The critical care management aspects outlined include:
1. Replace fluids
2. Supply insulin
3. Replace potassium
4. Supply glucose
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.
Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.
Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Would You Recognize Pulmonary Edema in Pregnancy?
lundi 5 février 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Rethinking The Response To Maternal Early Warning Criteria
Season 3 · Episode 17
lundi 22 janvier 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Another Obstetric Hemorrhage Case and Preventable Outcome
Season 3 · Episode 16
lundi 8 janvier 2024 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
How to Use the Chain of Command
Season 3 · Episode 15
lundi 11 décembre 2023 • Duration 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.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...
Debriefing to improve team performance: A discussion with Dr Lou Halamek
Season 3 · Episode 14
lundi 27 novembre 2023 • Duration 28:28
Dr Lou Halamek joins Julie Arafeh in a discussion on the use of debriefing to improve team performance, including strategies and tactics for more effective and efficient debriefings.
Here are some useful references to review:
- Halamek LP, Cady R, Sterling MR. Using briefing, simulation and debriefing to improve human and system performance. Semin Perinatol 2019;43(8):151178. Epub 2019 Aug 10. PMID 31500845
- Chitkara R, Bennett M, Bohnert J, Yamada N, Fuerch J, Halamek LP, Quinn J, Padua K, Gould J, Profit J, Xu X, Lee HC. In situ simulation and clinical outcomes in infants born preterm. J Pediatr. 2023 Aug 31:113715. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113715. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37659586
- Sawyer T, Loren D, Halamek LP. Post-event debriefings during neonatal care: Why aren’t we doing them, and how can we start? J Perinatol 2016;36(6):415-419. PMID: 27031321
- https://cape.stanford.edu/programs/BannerPage.html
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.
Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.
Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.
Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/
Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a
CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare
CCOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics
Dr Ma...