Previously known as "perimortem c-section"
Current terminology emphasizes benefit to mother as well as fetus
Removal of infant from gravid uterus is potentially life-saving for both mother and neonate
Consider etiologies of maternal cardiac arrest, but do not delay procedure while addressing all possibilities
Best outcome within 4 minutes of maternal arrest
Current terminology emphasizes benefit to mother as well as fetus
Removal of infant from gravid uterus is potentially life-saving for both mother and neonate
Best outcome within 4 minutes of maternal arrest
Resuscitative hysterotomy
Episiotomy
Emergent delivery
Emergency contraception
IVF maintenance
Betamethasone
Misoprostol
Dexamethasone