The Pivotal Role of Anesthesiologists in Improving Maternal Care

Barbara Orlando, MD, PhD, an associate professor of anesthesiology and the division chief of obstetric anesthesiology at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in Houston, discusses several ways to reduce morbidity and mortality in pregnant patients. She also addresses high-risk pregnant patients with various comorbidities, such as obesity and those with a lack of prenatal care.

“This podcast is about my personal journey as an anesthesiologist in gaining understanding and being more involved with societies and committees in charge of maternal mortality and morbidity. My interest was sparked by my passion for obstetric anesthesia, and my new role as a division chief of OB anesthesia at UT Houston. Reviewing bad outcomes and thinking of ways of reducing such events was very eye-opening to me, and I hope to inspire others as well.”