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Understanding the In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy Algorithm Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video reviews the algorithm for cardiac arrest during pregnancy in the hospital.
- First, ensure high-quality BLS and ACLS. The basics still apply during pregnancy.
- Make sure to get the OB/GYN team involved.
- Next, find the cause of the arrest.
- Because two teams are involved, one team treats the mother, and the other treats and monitors the baby.
- Maintain lateral uterine displacement.
- Providers have five minutes to deliver the baby.
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