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Pregnancy CPR

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Two patients
Aspiration

Quick summary

Call 112. Compressions. Pull uterus left. AED if ready.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 — pregnant cardiac arrest
Step 2: Start chest compressions immediately
Step 3: Manual left uterine displacement — pull uterus left during compressions
Step 4: Use AED if available — pads clear of belly if possible
Step 5: Prepare for emergency cesarean if ROSC fails in hospital

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT delay compressions for pelvic exam.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT withhold AED from pregnancy.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 maternal arrest weeks pregnant compressions ongoing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Request obstetric team meet ambulance.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Maternal arrest always emergency — perimortem cesarean may be needed in hospital.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Target same CPR goals as non-pregnant.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — ROSC then left tilt and fetal monitoring urgent.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Standard CPR plus left displacement. Perimortem C-section only trained providers in specific settings.

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