Occurs in ~1 in 30,000 pregnancies
Key differences from non-pregnant<unk><unk> :
Need to remove uterus from IVC (by rolling patient to side or manual lifting of uterus)
Do not obtain venous access below the diaphragm
Secure airway immediately
Non-cardiac cause of<unk>  is more likely
Resuscitative hysterotomy should be performed rapidly (within 4 minutes), and may save both fetus and mother
Need to remove uterus from IVC (by rolling patient to side or manual lifting of uterus)
Do not obtain venous access below the diaphragm
Secure airway immediately
Non-cardiac cause of<unk>  is more likely
Resuscitative hysterotomy should be performed rapidly (within 4 minutes), and may save both fetus and mother
Do not obtain venous access below the diaphragm
Cardiac arrest in pregnancy
BEAT CHOPS
Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy
Bleeding / DIC
Headache during pregnancy
Embolism - coronary, pulmonary, amniotic fluid
Comorbid diseases in pregnancy
Anesthetic complications