With all obstetric emergencies, there is an increased risk of adverse outcomes for the mother and fetus. Sharpening assessment, management, and critical thinking skills is imperative. Using evidence-based research and a case study approach, attendees will study the recognition and management of various intrapartum obstetric emergencies such as eclampsia, maternal trauma, and sepsis, and their surprisingly similar pathophysiologic mechanisms. The speaker will merge his high risk experience with the most current management strategies and diagnostic tools, addressing laboratory values, vital signs, and fetal heart rate tracing interpretation.