The human wedge : a manoeuvre to relieve aortocaval compression during resuscitation in late pregnancy

The important part of resuscitation in late pregnancy is the relief of aortocaval compression. A manoeuvre to relieve aortocaval compression (the human wedge) is described and evaluated. Eighteen qualified midwives performed basic life support in the supine and wedged position employing the human we...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Anaesthesia 1992-05, Vol.47 (5), p.433-434
Hauptverfasser:	GOODWIN, A. P. L, PEARCE, A. J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdominal surgery. Urology. Gynecology. Obstetrics Anesthesia Anesthesia depending on type of surgery Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Aorta, Thoracic Biological and medical sciences Female Heart Arrest - therapy Humans Medical sciences Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - therapy Resuscitation - methods Vena Cava, Inferior
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