Lessons Learned from a Sepsis Case: Conflict Resolution

In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Suzanne Baird, and Julie Arafeh discuss a complex case involving a postpartum patient experiencing sepsis. They emphasize the importance of clear communication, adherence to sepsis protocols, and the critical role of nurses in monitoring patient conditions. The conversation highlights the challenges of conflict resolution in healthcare teams and the need for teamwork and collaboration. The hosts also share valuable insights from listener feedback and discuss the significance of continuous education in sepsis management. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder of the impact that knowledge and confidence can have on patient care.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Developments
03:00 Case Overview and Feedback Impact
05:54 Challenges in C-Section Delivery
08:53 Postoperative Monitoring and Communication
11:56 Identifying Red Flags in Patient Condition
14:40 Differential Diagnosis and Sepsis Management
17:28 Nursing Assessment and Data Collection
20:40 Antibiotic Protocols and Patient Response
23:31 Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians
27:33 Simplifying Sepsis Concepts
29:32 Recognizing Clinical Signs of Sepsis
31:28 Differential Diagnosis in Sepsis
33:24 The Role of Communication in Patient Care
35:07 Simulation Training for Sepsis Management
38:10 Overcoming Barriers in Team Communication
41:19 Managing Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis
43:12 Lessons Learned from a Sepsis Case
46:59 Improving Sepsis Protocols and Education
48:58 Navigating Conflicting Opinions in Care
51:07 The Importance of Team Collaboration

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.

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