FAST Session: Are You Ready for It: Postpartum Emergencies That Kill—Recognition and Response for EMS

Postpartum is not reassurance—it is a risk factor. The most dangerous time in obstetrics often begins after delivery. This rapid, high-yield session equips EMS and critical care providers to recognize and respond to the leading causes of postpartum mortality. Through real-world cases and field-focused decision points, participants will gain practical strategies to identify early deterioration, initiate life-saving interventions, and avoid the most common missed opportunities in postpartum care—where your decisions can change the outcome.

Speaker: Amy Loucks