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Placenta accreta is one of the most dangerous and rapidly growing challenges in obstetrics, and CRNAs are often on the front lines when things go wrong. This week, we’re joined by OB anesthesia specialists Kira Bruck, CRNA and Kelsey Getzloff, DNP, CRNA to share the latest research, discuss the reasons behind the increase in cases, and outline essential anesthesia strategies for managing high-risk deliveries.
Coordination, communication, and preparation save lives and this episode will help inform CRNAs about what’s most important to know about accreta cases. From anatomy and diagnosis to surgical management and anesthesia protocols, this conversation delivers insight, urgency, and even humor. You’ll hear real-world experiences from a high-volume accreta center, explore new FIGO grading standards, and learn why the placenta might just be "the most beautiful monster in medicine."
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
🧠 Understanding the placenta accreta spectrum: accreta, increta, percreta
⚠️ Why diagnosis is missed in 50% of cases and what that means for CRNAs
💉 Anesthesia strategies for known vs. unknown accreta cases
💬 Real-world insights from a high-volume OB anesthesia team
🔄 How CRNAs can advocate for transfers to higher levels of care
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"The placenta is truly a creature because when it comes and it forms, it will pull blood from anywhere and everywhere in the body."
- Kira Bruck, CRNA
