Cardiac arrest in obstetric patients receiving anaesthetic care
Starting on:
May 17, 2024
Ending on:
May 17, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr. SHEILA Kirongothi
DR
Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Cardiac arrest in obstetric patients receiving anaesthetic care

Starting on:
May 17, 2024
Ending on:
May 17, 2024
Venue:
KUTRRH

Description

Perioperative cardiac arrest is poorly documented for a number of reasons Cardiac arrest in an obstetric patient is a rare event with serious consequences Anaesthetic complications have been identified as the leading cause of cardiac arrest in the obstetric population before delivery Management includes additions/modification of the recommended modalities e.g leftward displacement of the uterus It is therefore important to understand the dynamics at play during cardiac arrest in an obstetric patient

Objectives

The primary aim of this paper is to describe the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of cardiac arrest in obstetric patients receiving anaesthetic care.

Presenters

  1. Dr. SHEILA Kirongothi
    DR

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