Maternal Collapse Flashcards
1
Q
Is the life of the mother or the foetus favoured in interventional treatment?
A
Life of the mother.
2
Q
What are the 5 ‘H’s of maternal collapse?
A
Head heart (4'H's and 4'T's) Hypoxia Haemorrhage wHole body/Hazards
3
Q
What is the dominant hormone during pregnancy?
A
Progesterone
4
Q
What can cause supine hypertension in mothers at 20 weeks gestation?
A
The uterus compressing the IVC and aorta.
this reduces cardiac output by 40%, precipitating collapse.
5
Q
In a collapsed pregnant woman, what should be carried out after 4 minutes of CPR?
A
Perimortem C-section.
This will assist the resuscitation efforts.
