Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Unique to Pregnancy.
Maternal cardiopulmonary arrest (MCPA) is a catastrophic event that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. A prepared, multidisciplinary team is necessary to perform basic and advanced cardiac life support specific to the anatomic and physiologic changes of pregnancy. MCPA is a challenging clinical scenario for any provider. Overall, it is an infrequent occurrence that involves 2 patients. However, key clinical intervention performed concurrently can save the life of both mother and baby.
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Medical Center, 560 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Terri-Ann
TA
Bennett
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA; Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA.
Vern L
VL
Katz
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: cmzelop@comcast.net.
Carolyn M
CM
Zelop
D022561:Advanced Cardiac Life Support / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010346:Patient Care Management; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
Maternal cardiac arrest; Maternal cardiopulmonary arrest; Maternal code; Maternal resuscitation