Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Julie's Perspective

In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, hosts Stephanie Martin, Julie Arafeh, and Suzanne McMurtry Baird discuss their pet peeves related to healthcare and critical care obstetrics. They emphasize the importance of accurate vital signs, the challenges posed by technology in simulation training, and the need for effective communication in emergency situations. The conversation also touches on the role of moulage in enhancing realism during simulations and the significance of engaging physicians in training. Overall, the episode highlights the critical aspects of training and teamwork in obstetric care. 00:00 Introduction to Pet Peeves in Critical Care Obstetrics 02:48 The Importance of Accurate Vital Signs 05:54 Challenges with Technology in Simulation 08:56 The Role of Simulation in Training 11:54 Moulage and Realism in Simulations 14:55 Effective Communication in Emergency Situations 18:03 Understanding Team Dynamics in Critical Care 20:47 Engaging Physicians in Simulation Training 23:56 Conclusion and Future Discussions 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. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy:

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Pet Peeves in Healthcare: Julie's Perspective is an episode from The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast by Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics .

This episode is 25:59 long.

This episode was published on Sep 29, 2025.

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