Maternal collapse

Maternal collapse is a rare and frightening event caused by an acute cardiovascular, respiratory or central nervous system failure occurring at any stage of pregnancy or until 6  weeks postpartum. It can lead to cardiac arrest or even death if unsuccessfully treated. Not every obstetrician will face maternal collapse in their career. However, it is vital to be prepared and act quickly in this acute emergency. Physiological changes in pregnancy as well as the complexity of treating a mother and a fetus simultaneously, while prioritising the life of the mother, make the management of maternal collapse complicated.
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research