Stephen Lapinsky
Practicing intensivist and professor of medicine with expertise in respiratory disease and critical illness in pregnancy, serving as ICU director at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and active in obstetric medicine organizations.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 48min
Critical Care In Pregnancy (Part 2) V1
Dr. Stephen Lapinsky, a practicing intensivist and professor at the University of Toronto, delves into the unique critical care challenges faced by pregnant patients. He discusses the increased thromboembolic risks due to pregnancy-related coagulation changes and outlines diagnostic methods for conditions like DVT and PE. Lapinsky highlights the importance of tailored treatments, such as low-molecular-weight heparin, and emphasizes crucial airway management strategies. He also tackles the complexities of cardiac arrest management, providing insights on resuscitation techniques and the benefits of timely perimortem cesarean sections.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 41min
Critical Care in Pregnancy (Part 1)
Dr. Stephen Lapinsky, a practicing intensivist and professor with expertise in critical illness during pregnancy, sheds light on the complexities of caring for critically ill pregnant patients. He discusses the unique challenges they face, including respiratory and cardiac physiologic changes that complicate ICU care. Lapinsky also elaborates on common ICU indications, the management of hypertensive disorders and obstetric hemorrhage, and the best practices for team coordination in critical situations. His insights are crucial for improving outcomes in maternal care.
