The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast
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!
The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why OB belongs in OB emergencies in the ED: our review of "The Pitt"
Navigating the Challenges of Free Birth: Insights from the Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast** Discover the complexities of free birth and the challenges faced in emergency settings. Learn from experts in maternal-fetal medicine about pa...
OB Patients in an Adult ED: Interview with Jen Hamilton
In today’s episode, we dive into the world of birth plans with Jen Hamilton, an OB nurse and soon-to-be author of *Birth Vibes*. She shares her journey from the ED to OB, revealing the challenges of navigating patients’ expectations in labor an...
Policies vs Practice: Why They Don't Match (and Why That Matters)
### Key Takeaways- Policies must be easily accessible to all healthcare providers. - Understanding the difference between policies, guidelines, and protocols is crucial for effective patient care. - Ongoing training a...
Minor Trauma in the ED
Having a pregnant patient arrive to an adult ED after minor trauma presents several challenges for care teams. Maternal and fetal assessment with communication between the adult ED and OB teams is needed. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Martin a...
Recognizing Green Flags in Obstetrics
Did you know that the presence of a stethoscope on every caregiver is a huge green flag? 🎧 In our latest episode, we discuss how visible engagement in patient care can transform outcomes!When every team member prioritizes assessment, we...