The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast

Using Deliberate Practice to Develop Team Skills

In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Julie Arafeh discusses the significance of deliberate practice and team skills in managing high-risk obstetric emergencies. She emphasizes the importance of simulation training to enhance team performance, communication, and role delegation, ultimately aiming to reduce preventable maternal mortality. The conversation explores how to effectively implement deliberate practice in obstetrics, the role of checklists, and the value of video analysis in improving team dynamics during 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/ [https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/] Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ [https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/] Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a [http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a] CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare [https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare] CCOB Facebook: ... [https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics]

Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Stephanie's Perspective (Austin: 3rd release)

Summary: In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafey, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss their pet peeves in obstetrics. The conversation covers issues related to documentation, unnecessary interventions on low-risk patients, and the unrealistic expectations placed on nurses to make medical diagnoses. The hosts share their frustrations with electronic medical records (EMR) and advocate for a more streamlined approach to patient care that respects the natural processes of labor and the roles of healthcare professionals. 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/ [https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/] Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ [https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/] Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a [http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a] CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare [https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare] CCOB Facebook: ... [https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics]

Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Suzanne's Perspective

In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafeh, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss Suzanne's pet peeves in obstetrics. The conversation covers issues related to documentation, unnecessary interventions on low-risk patients, and the unrealistic expectations placed on nurses to make medical diagnoses. Suzanne shares her frustrations with electronic medical records (EMR) and advocates for a more streamlined approach to patient care that respects the natural processes of labor and the roles of healthcare professionals. 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/ [https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/] Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ [https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/] Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a [http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a] CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare [https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare] CCOB Facebook: ... [https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics]

Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Julie's Perspective

In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafeh, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss their pet peeves related to healthcare and critical care obstetrics. They emphasize the importance of accurate vital signs, the challenges posed by technology in simulation training, and the need for effective communication in emergency situations. The conversation also touches on the role of moulage in enhancing realism during simulations and the significance of engaging physicians in training. Overall, the episode highlights the critical aspects of training and teamwork in obstetric care. 00:00 Introduction to Pet Peeves in Critical Care Obstetrics 02:48 The Importance of Accurate Vital Signs 05:54 Challenges with Technology in Simulation 08:56 The Role of Simulation in Training 11:54 Moulage and Realism in Simulations 14:55 Effective Communication in Emergency Situations 18:03 Understanding Team Dynamics in Critical Care 20:47 Engaging Physicians in Simulation Training 23:56 Conclusion and Future Discussions 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/ [https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/] Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ [https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/] Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a [http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a] CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare [https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare] CCOB Facebook: ... [https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics]

From Nurse to Patient: A Unique Perspective

In this episode, Stephanie Martin and Suzanne McMurtry Baird speak with Nicolette Lewis, a labor and delivery nurse who shares her harrowing experience of nearly dying during childbirth due to a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm. Nicolette discusses the critical moments leading up to her emergency C-section, the challenges she faced during recovery, and how this experience has transformed her approach to nursing and patient care. The conversation emphasizes the importance of listening to patients, recognizing signs of distress, and the impact of trauma on both patients and healthcare providers. 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/ [https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/] Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ [https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/] Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a [http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a] CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/] Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare [https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare] CCOB Facebook: ... [https://www.facebook.com/clinicalconceptsinobstetrics]