Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 19, Issue 8 , Pages 221-228, August 2009

Postpartum collapse

S Nanda MBBS DFFP is a Specialist Registrar Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, UK

LK Penna MBBS FRCOG is a Consultant Obstetrician at King's College Hospital, London, UK

Abstract 

Postpartum collapse is rare in modern obstetrics and if not promptly diagnosed and effectively managed, can prove fatal. We provide a synopsis of the diagnosis and management of the most serious causes of postpartum maternal collapse and reflect on the recommendations of the latest Confidential Enquiry Report. Initiatives to improve maternal mortality and morbidity from postpartum collapse are also considered.

Keywords: cardiac arrest, maternal mortality, postpartum, collapse, pregnancy, resuscitation

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PII: S1751-7214(09)00075-X

doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2009.04.005

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 19, Issue 8 , Pages 221-228, August 2009

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