SCCM Resource Library-Special Delivery: Critical Care of the Obstetric Patient

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the critical care of obstetric patients and the need for understanding and resources in managing obstetric calamities. It focuses on three subjects of interest: acute neurologic issues in pregnancy and postpartum, clotting disorders in obstetric patients, and organization of resources for complex pregnant patients.<br /><br />The first subject discussed is acute neurologic issues in obstetric patients, particularly preeclampsia and postpartum angiopathy. The speaker highlights the symptoms and management of these conditions, including the use of magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention.<br /><br />The second subject is clotting disorders in obstetric patients, such as preeclampsia, and the importance of evaluating and managing coagulation abnormalities in these patients.<br /><br />The third subject is the organization of resources for complex pregnant patients. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teamwork and effective communication in managing these patients and mobilizing the necessary resources. Two case examples are presented to illustrate the importance of teamwork and communication in managing complex obstetric patients.<br /><br />Overall, the video transcript emphasizes the need for critical care practitioners to have the understanding and resources to manage obstetric calamities. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial in providing the best care for these patients.

Asset Subtitle

Obstetrics, 2021

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 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Recognize neurologic issues of pregnancy that require critical care in the ICU
Assess alterations of coagulation and treatment options during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Identify the complexities of organizing scheduled delivery and emergent care of the pregnant patient in the ICU

Acute Neurologic Issues in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
W. Taylor Kimberly

Either Too Much or Too Little Clotting
Cassie Barton

Organization of Resources for the Complex Patient
Sheri Berg

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Obstetrics

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Pregnancy

Tag Coagulation

Year 2021

Keywords

critical care

obstetric patients

acute neurologic issues

preeclampsia

postpartum angiopathy

clotting disorders

coagulation abnormalities

organization of resources

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