Season 5: Episode Seven: Postpartum Hemorrhage-When Every Second Counts

Postpartum Hemorrhage: When Every Second Counts

What if your worst nightmare call - imminent childbirth - turned into two critical patients and a race against time? In this intense episode, Dr. Martin Bennett, Dr. Adam Brenner, and Dr. Scott Ekin tackle one of EMS's most anxiety-producing scenarios: postpartum hemorrhage in the field.

Dr. Bennett walks us through a harrowing case that starts with a precipitous delivery in a bathroom - baby not breathing, mom pale and hypotensive, blood on the floor, and only minutes to figure out which patient needs you first. It's the ultimate "divide and conquer" moment that tests every provider's clinical judgment and composure.

The delegates break down the critical interventions that can turn a disaster into a save, tackle the system issues that complicate these calls, and share honest perspectives on why these cases still make even experienced providers sweat. They discuss the "Four T's" of postpartum hemorrhage, proper management techniques, and why having a checklist - even if it's Googled on scene - beats trying to remember everything in the moment.

Join us for an episode that embraces the discomfort, acknowledges that "something will go wrong," and arms you with the knowledge and confidence to handle one of EMS's most challenging calls. Because when mom and baby both need you, there's no room for hesitation.