ALS algorithm

- Treating the pregnant patient

In this topic you are going to be presented with a patient who is unwell and in the advanced stages of pregnancy. Your task will be to analyse the patient’s signs and symptoms to determine the most appropriate course of action.
A pregnant woman in discomfort.

The learning outcomes for this topic are to:

  • Know the differential diagnosis of the collapsed pregnant patient
  • Understand the treatment of cardiac arrest in the pregnant patient
  • Understand the need for early expert help
  • Know the modifications to standard als during advanced pregnancy

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References

See chapter 12 of the ALS manual for further reading about Special Circumstances.

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