Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5582180 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 2017 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is rare (about 1:30 000 pregnancies) and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are even less frequent. Resuscitation of the pregnant mother is challenging and requires attention to the altered physiology, specific pathologies and the presence and well-being of the fetus. Once circulation has been restored, the lack of high-grade evidence regarding delivery of the baby and post-resuscitation care makes decision making complex. We present a case of out-of-hospital maternal cardiac arrest with successful resuscitation and good neurological outcome for mother and infant. The principal emphases are on decision making, resuscitation and education.
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