Maternal Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest Associated With Pregnancy · Maternal mortality rate 13.95 deaths per 100 000 maternities · There were 8 cardiac arrests with a frequency 1:20 000. · Most common causes of maternal death from cardiac disease are myocardial infarction, followed by aortic dissection · Providers have 2 potential patients: the mother and the fetus · Best hope of fetal survival is maternal survival Key Interventions to Prevent Arrest · Place patient in the full left-lateral position · Give 100% oxygen. · Intravenous (IV) access above the diaphragm · ...