Resuscitation in special circumstances workshop Pregnancy Version Jan

Resuscitation in special circumstances workshop Pregnancy Version: Jan 2016

Learning outcomes At the end of this workshop you should be able to: • treat the pregnant patient in cardiac arrest • list the differential diagnosis of the collapsed pregnant patient • understand the need for early expert help • Know the modifications to standard ALS during advanced pregnancy

Case study Clinical setting and history A 38 -year-old woman who is 34 weeks pregnant develops shortness of breath and chest pain. She is brought to the ED by ambulance. On arrival she looks cyanosed. Clinical course – ABCDE • A : clear • B : looks cyanosed, RR 40 min-1, Sp. O 2 85% on 15 l min-1 of oxygen with non-rebreathe bag • C : P 140 min-1 sinus tachycardia, BP 70/40 mm. Hg • D : anxious and distressed • E : gravid uterus What could be the issue?

Case study (continued) Clinical course – she loses consciousness and becomes apnoeic – the ECG monitor displays wide complexes at 20 min – 1 – there are no palpable pulses What will you do now?

Case study (continued) Clinical course – she loses consciousness and becomes apnoeic – the ECG monitor displays wide complexes at 20 min – 1 – there are no palpable pulses What are the specific considerations in this case?

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