Podcast Episodes

Is Obstetric Hemorrhage Different from Trauma? An Interview with Dr Alan Frankfurt

Julie Arafeh discusses the administration of whole blood in obstetric massive hemorrhage emergencies with Dr. Alan Frankfurt, an OB Anesthesiologist.…

2 years, 4 months ago

The WAR on Invasive Group A Strep

Suzanne and Stephanie discuss a case of peripartum invasive Group A Strep and highlight management opportunities. 

Listeners will also learn about the…

2 years, 5 months ago

A-OK for AFE is not AOK

Amniotic Fluid Embolism is a devastating and rare complication of pregnancy. The A-OK protocol is commonly advocated for as a life saving therapy in …

2 years, 5 months ago

Family Presence During Maternal Resuscitation

Family presence during resuscitation is becoming more accepted in ICUs and Emergency Departments.  What about obstetric resuscitations?  Dr Suzanne B…

2 years, 5 months ago

Resuscitation from (massive) obstetric hemorrhage: Who, What, When and How

Adequate volume replacement is a key patient management goal of many severe illnesses during pregnancy particularly hemorrhage.  Often patients are n…

2 years, 6 months ago

Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do you have a management plan and protocol?

In this episode, Stephanie and Suzanne discuss DKA pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management.  The critical care managem…

2 years, 6 months ago

Would You Recognize Pulmonary Edema in Pregnancy?

Suzanne and Stephanie discuss the clinical presentation and diagnosis of pulmonary edema, including how to differentiate between cardiogenic and nonc…

2 years, 7 months ago

Rethinking The Response To Maternal Early Warning Criteria

In this podcast Julie Arafeh discusses rethinking the response to maternal early warning criteria to be better prepared for obstetric emergencies.

The…

2 years, 7 months ago

Another Obstetric Hemorrhage Case and Preventable Outcome

Dr. Stephanie Martin and Julie Arafeh discuss another hemorrhage case and how the outcome could have been prevented.  Communication plays such a huge…

2 years, 8 months ago

How to Use the Chain of Command

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…

2 years, 9 months ago