SCCM Resource Library-Pro/Con Debate: Dual Fellowship Training Is Needed to Care for the Pregnant ICU Patient

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Video Summary

This video is a debate about whether dual obstetric critical care fellowship training is necessary to take care of pregnant ICU patients. Dr. Richard Pino argues the pro side, stating that dual fellowship training provides the necessary knowledge and skills to manage high-risk pregnancies. He highlights the various critical care issues that intensivists may face during pregnancy, including coronary artery dissection and pulmonary artery hypertension. Dr. Pino also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among different specialists in the care of high-risk obstetric patients. On the other side, Dr. Frank O'Connell argues the con side, stating that while dual fellowship training may be beneficial in academic centers with high patient volumes and specialized expertise, it may not be necessary or feasible in smaller hospitals or non-academic settings with limited resources. He also mentions the financial burden and projected physician shortage as practical barriers to implementing dual fellowship training. In conclusion, the debate raises important points about the pros and cons of dual fellowship training in the care of pregnant ICU patients, highlighting the need for collaboration and the potential challenges in implementing such training across different healthcare settings.

Asset Subtitle

Obstetrics, Professional Development and Education, 2020

Asset Caption

The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2020 Critical Care Congress held February 16-19, 2020, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Learning Objectives

Identify the reasons for ICU admission of the pregnant patient
Explore the training related to critical care obstetrics in medicine, anesthesia, and obstetrics
Outline minimal requirements for the care of the obstetric patient admitted to the ICU

Pro: Dual Fellowship Training Is Needed to Care for the Pregnant ICU Patient

Richard M. Pino

Con: Dual Fellowship Training Is Not Needed to Care for the Pregnant ICU Patient

Frank M. O'Connell

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Obstetrics

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Pregnancy

Tag Fellowship Training

Year 2020

Keywords

dual fellowship training

pregnant ICU patients

high-risk pregnancies

intensivists

collaboration among specialists

academic centers

limited resources

physician shortage

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