In this episode, we discuss four tips for Cesarean under local. Then we discuss some new literature including full versus empty bladder during gyn procedures and endometrial ablation vs IUD for abnormal uterine bleeding. We also discuss the inertia of old ideas in obstetric practice. Finally, we discuss the history of the diagnosis of preeclampsia and eclampsia.

00:00:02 Cesarean Delivery Under Local Anesthesia

00:07:04 Emergency Cesarean Delivery Procedure

00:19:47 Bladder Status in Gynecological Procedures

00:29:01 Endometrial Ablation vs IUD for Treatment

00:38:43 Inertia in Obstetrics Practice Trends

00:47:45 Historical Evolution of Eclampsia Diagnosis

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In the season 8 premiere, we discuss over-utilization of serial quantitative HCGs. Then we discuss several famous or influential studies in obstetrics, including the WOMAN trial, the CLASP trial, the ARRIVE trial, MagPIE, and several more. Finally, we discuss the history of how magnesium sulfate came to be used in obstetrics.

00:00:02 Overuse of HCG

00:13:17 Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention Debate

00:18:51 Debate on the ARRIVE Trial

00:29:10 MagPIE

00:39:05 Fetal Fibronectin Trials

00:44:53 Induction at 41 Weeks Discussion

00:55:16 History of Magnesium Use in Obstetrics

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In this episode, we discuss four tips for uterine inversion. Then, we discuss mistreatment and abuse of trainees in OB/GYN plus physician suicide. Finally, we answer a question about closure of peritoneum.

00:00:02 Managing Uterine Inversion in Obstetrics
00:13:39 Combatting Harassment in Medical Training
00:25:41 Addressing Mistreatment in Medical Training
00:31:13 Workplace Mobbing and Bystander Dynamics
00:37:29 Identifying and Addressing Workplace Abuse
00:59:30 Listener Question

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