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SafePartum provides high yield educational resources on topics related to pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. For more educational material visit https://safepartum-academy.teachable.com. In this episode, birth injury attorney Marlie Willer gives listeners the inside perspective on how medical malpractice suits proceed in obstetric cases. Founder of Liro Willer Law and host of “Birthing Better Laws: Are you Informed Podcast Series”, Marlie is a birth injury law expert. Listen as she provides valuable information for L&D practitioners on what to do if you are involved in a perinatal lawsuit!Follow us on IG or Twitter @SafePartum and learn more at SafePartum.com!The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.Music provided by 2TECH-AUDIO (https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.2tech-audio.html)
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SafePartum provides high yield educational resources on topics related to pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. For more educational material, visit: https://safepartum-academy.teachable.com
In this episode, Anya recounts the frightening experience of having a total spinal during the delivery of her daughter in 2022, and the consequences of that event on her postpartum recovery. Tune in to hear Anya and Dr. M talk about high and total spinals, missed opportunities, and ways to improve safety and communication on L&D!
A high or total spinal blockade is one of the most feared anesthetic complications for providers on L&D. High or total spinal epidural blockade occurs when local anesthetic spreads too high within the neuraxial space and causes a variety of symptoms such as difficulty breathing, arm and upper body weakness, respiratory depression and even hemodynamic collapse.
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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Anyone who works on L&D or postpartum knows how debilitating a post dural puncture headache can be. But did you know PDPH is not the only cause of postpartum headache?
In this episode, Dr. M and Dr. Bhat systematically discuss the assessment, diagnostic criteria, and evidence to support treatment options for PDPH. Treatment options discussed are:
- Conservative Management (IVF, caffeine, analgesics)
- Abdominal Binders
- Cosyntropin
- Neostigmine/Atropine
- Sphenopalatine & Greater Occipital Nerve Blocks
- Intrathecal Morphine
- Intrathecal Catheters
- Epidural Blood Patch
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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A wet tap or inadvertent dural puncture is one of the most disheartening and challenging complications for an anesthesiologist to manage. Do you try again? Thread an intrathecal catheter? Is a subsequent CSE or DPE safe? How do you tell the the patient?
Listen to OB Anesthesiologists Dr. Amy Lee and Dr. M share their wet tap experiences and discuss the management options immediately following this common complication.Follow us on IG or Twitter @SafePartum and learn more at SafePartum.com!
The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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Epidural failure is a common but frustrating challenge in obstetric anesthesia. In this episode, Dr. M & Vishal discuss management of a patient who is experiencing an inadequate epidural during labor. Learn how to assess patients with questionable epidural function, get quick answers, and fix the problem.
Risk factors for epidural failure Rapid diagnosis of poorly functioning epidurals Management options in a failing epidural The relationship between stage of labor & pain distribution
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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Cesarean deliveries are commonly performed under neuraxial anesthesia, allowing the patient to remain awake and experience the birth of their child. This practice, when done well, is one of the great successes of modern medicine. Less commonly discussed are the long term psychological consequences when a patient experiences pain during a c section, especially when she isn't believed.
Birth trauma & psychological effects of pain during cesarean delivery Pain vs Pressure Ways to optimize your neuraxial block Knowing when to convert to general anesthesia Following up with patients after a difficult cesarean delivery
Dr. M and former SOAP President Dr. Ruthi Landau discuss the role of the OB Anesthesiologist in cases of inadequate neuraxial blockade in patients undergoing cesarean delivery.
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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Learn how OB Anesthesiologists Dr. M & Dr. Delgado leverage different neuraxial techniques to achieve a reliable, fast and durable block, every time.
Combined spinal-epidural Dural puncture epidural Straight epidural Analgesia for TOLAC Optimizing epidural function on the first try
Listen along as they discuss how to optimize epidural function in a patient undergoing a trial of labor following previous cesarean delivery, who has a history of obesity and difficult spinal placement.
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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Postpartum Hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality globally, and despite being well understood, its management can be chaotic and stressful.
Risk factors for PPH Uterotonics & medical management of PPH Transfusion considerations specific to obstetric hemorrhage Blood products & blood product alternatives Complications of massive transfusion
Learn a systematic approach to recognition and management of severe postpartum hemorrhage as Dr. M & Vishal discuss a case of unanticipated PPH in a patient presenting for cesarean delivery.
Topics Covered:⚠️ *Trigger warning*⚠️
This episode contains discussions around life threatening conditions in pregnancy.
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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Have you heard of the gate control theory of pain? Did you know that epidurals are only one of many options for pain relief during labor? While epidurals provide the most complete and reliable form of pain relief, patients and providers should know which alternatives are safe and effective.
Intravenous opiates Inhaled nitrous oxide Walking epidurals Regular epidurals Non pharmacologic options: TENS, sterile water injections, massage & the gate control theory of pain!
In a Q&A style, Dr. M and experienced labor & delivery nurse Cher Buckley, RN, explore the benefits and drawbacks of the five most common forms of labor analgesia.
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The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials reflects our opinions and should not be considered medical advice for the treatment of any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast and affiliated materials. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast and affiliated materials. The content in this podcast and its affiliated materials should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. Under no circumstances shall Dr. M, SafePartum LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast or its affiliated materials, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of SafePartum LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or its affiliated materials.
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