Update on CPR in the obstetric patient

Abstract

This article is a brief overview focusing on substantial practical changes concerning the resuscitation of pregnant women and newborns based on new guidelines for resuscitation. It was published by the European Resuscitation Council (European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation) in 2015.

Keywords

• resuscitation in pregnancy
• aorto-caval compression
• emergency Caesarean section
• resuscitation of the newborn
• cord clamping