NovPod, Season 2, Episode 6: Obstetric emergencies part 1 and 2
For Episode 6 - a 2 part special! - we are joined by our friend and obstetric registrar colleague, Miss Chiara Petrosellini, to talk through common obstetric emergencies and how Anaesthetists are involved in their management. Chiara gives us some great advice about working in high pressure situations and dealing with emergencies as part of the wider obstetric team.
References
- OAA obstetric quick reference handbook
- Anaesthesia (e-LA) -> Core Training - Clinical -> e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics -> 07 Serious problems in obstetric anaesthesia
- WOMAN trial
- TEG interpretation - Life in the fast lane
The Novpod: a beginner's guide to obstetric anaesthesia is created, edited and co-hosted by Dr Eoin Dore, Dr Duncan Kemp and Dr Rosie Grimes. The NovPod is presented by Anaesthesia on Air, in association with the Royal College of Anaesthetists. NovPod series 2 was created in collaboration with the RCoA and Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association.
Please note all opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views of the RCoA and OAA.
Eoin graduated from UCL in 2014 and after completing foundation training in London, one particularly challenging night shift made him realise the impact that he could have on patients by pursuing a career in anaesthetics and critical care. Following this new found ambition, he began ACCS anaesthetics training in Birmingham before starting his registrar training in Thames Valley in 2021. After completing a year as Chief Registrar at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, he is now in his ST6 year at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Twitter: @DoreEoin
Duncan graduated from UCL in 2014. He started his anaesthetic training in North-West London and is currently an anaesthetic registrar in North Central London.
Throughout his career, Duncan has always taken a keen interest in teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, gaining a qualification in medical education in the process.
Chiara trained at University College London, where she obtained a degree in human genetics prior to studying medicine. She is now a Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and works both in the NHS (University College London Hospital) and the private sector (The Portland Hospital). She has particular clinical and academic experience in perinatal mental health and is currently undertaking a PhD in this field. Other areas of interest include high-risk obstetrics, labour ward management and complex abortion care.
Alongside her postgraduate training, she has accumulated a breadth of clinical experience in psychiatry including work in perinatal, liaison, forensic and psychiatric intensive care services. Chiara is particularly passionate about reducing stigma surrounding mental illness and improving its understanding within obstetric services. To this end, she has led on several quality improvement projects and developed collaborations with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She curates the annual perinatal mental health conference for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is founder of the UK Midwives and Obstetricians Perinatal Mental Health Network.