Retos durante la realización de cesáreas perimorten / Challenges during the performance of perimortem cesarean section

Introducción: El paro cardiaco en gestantes y la cesárea perimorten son infrecuentes. Estas constituyen catástrofes médicas que precisan atención inmediata. Realizar este proceder según normas adecuadas brinda mejores opciones a la madre y el feto. Cuba presta especial atención al binomio materno fetal, para ello emplea grandes recursos humanos y tecnológicos. Objetivo: Actualizar la información acerca de cesárea perimorten. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión en bases de datos que permitiese encontrar descripciones epidemiológicas, informes de casos, series de casos, comunicaciones personales, y estudios en diferentes contextos sanitarios, los cuales sirvieran de evidencia científica del tema. Resultados: El paro cardiaco en embarazadas es un evento infrecuente, la realización de una cesárea perimorten con tiempo reducido (4-5 min) resultó una opción efectiva. El trabajo del equipo multidisciplinario basado en protocolos tiene una función que beneficia tanto a la madre como al feto. Actualmente se recomienda el concepto de histerotomía resucitadora que refleja la optimización de los esfuerzos realizados en la reanimación. La muerte materna por anestesia es una emergencia médica que requiere especial atención. Existen asociaciones médicas que preconizan las escalas de cuidados precoces en gestantes graves, con un entrenamiento actualizado y con estrategias novedosas para obtener mejores resultados. Conclusiones: El estudio del paro cardiaco en gestantes, la cesárea perimorten y la muerte materna relacionada con la anestesia son importantes. La creación de grupos multidisciplinarios y grupos bien entrenados son la mejor opción en estas circunstancias. Se recomienda incrementar el estudio y entrenamiento para ofrecer las mejores opciones al binomio materno-fetal(AU)

Introduction: Cardiac arrest in pregnant women and perimortem cesarean section are rare. These are medical catastrophes that require immediate attention. Performing this procedure according to adequate standards provides better options for both the mother and the fetus. Cuba pays special attention to the maternal-fetal binomial, for which large amounts of human and technological resources are used. Objective: To update the information about perimortem cesarean section. Methods: A database review was carried out to find epidemiological descriptions, case reports, case series, personal communications, and studies in different health contexts, which would serve as scientific evidence on the subject. Results: Cardiac arrest in pregnant women is a rare event; the performance of a perimortem cesarean section with reduced time (4-5 min) was an effective option. The work of the multidisciplinary team based on protocols has a function that benefits both the mother and the fetus. Currently, the concept of resuscitative hysterotomy is recommended, which reflects the optimization of the resuscitation efforts. Maternal death by anesthesia is a medical emergency that requires special attention. There are medical associations that advocate the scales of early care in pregnant women, with updated training and innovative strategies to obtain better outcomes. Conclusions: The study of cardiac arrest in pregnant women, perimortem caesarean section and anesthesia-related maternal death are important. The creation of multidisciplinary groups and well-trained groups are the best option in these circumstances. It is recommended to increase the study and training to offer the best options to the maternal-fetal binomial(AU)

Obstetric management of amniotic fluid embolism / 中国实用妇科与产科杂志

This paper focuses on the obstetric management of amniotic fluid embolism,including the problems of perimortem cesarean section,the use of contractions and the operation of obstetric hysterectomy,so as to optimize the outcome of patients and reduce the mortality.

Cardiac arrest in a pregnant woman with pregnancy-induced hypertension: A case report

A 39-year-old woman with an intrauterine pregnancy and small-for-gestational-age fetus was admitted at 34 + 1 weeks for management of pregnancy-induced hypertension. On the 13th day of admission, the patient was found in the ward toilet with a cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated immediately and cardiac monitoring revealed asystole. Manual uterine displacement was performed for CPR to be effective. A return of spontaneous circulation was observed, but repeated cardiac arrest occurred subsequently. Twenty-one minutes after starting CPR, a peri-mortem cesarean section was started, and delivery occurred 1 minute later. After delivery of the fetus, the patients' blood pressure stabilized, but there was no spontaneous respiration. Emergency brain CT revealed a large subarachnoid hemorrhage. Neonatal brain ultrasound showed hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The patient was transferred to another hospital for neurosurgical intervention, where she expired on the third day after cardiac arrest.

Perimortem cesarean section in a pregnant woman with flecainide-induced ventricular tachycardia: A case report

Flecainide is a drug used to manage supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. It is also effective in the treatment of fetal tachyarrhythmia through administration to the mother. However, flecainide toxicity may cause serious complications, including cardiac conduction disturbance, ventricular arrhythmia, resulting in syncope and sudden death. We describe here a 27-year-old woman at 31 weeks of gestation who experienced ventricular tachycardia, leading a perimortem cesarean section. On her past medication history, she has taken overdose of oral flecainide for the treatment of fetal atrial flutter. Just after neonatal delivery, her ventricular tachycardia was successfully reverted to a sinus rhythm through administration of intravenous lidocaine and hemodynamics were stabilized. According to her clinical signs and symptoms, we presume the ventricular tachycardia was likely induced by flecainide toxicity, although serum flecainide concentration could not be measured in our institution.

Perimortem Cesarean Delivery Following Severe Maternal Penetrating Injury

The case of a severely traumatized pregnant patient, in whom a perimortem cesarean section, in the emergency department, led to the birth of a viable baby, with long-term survivor, is described. A postmortem cesarean section, resulting in fetal survival, performed after 45 minutes of maternal cardiopulmonary resuscitation is reported in a patient with multiple penetrating injuries. A 27-year-old primigravida suffered cardiopulmonary arrest at the 34th week of gestation following multiple knife injuries. Although extensive advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed for 45 minutes, her vital signs did not return to normal levels. A low segment cesarean delivery was performed, and a female baby was delivered. The time interval between cardiopulmonary arrest and delivery, prior maternal health status, and continued cardiopulmonary resuscitation are important determinants of fetal survival. A perimortem cesarean section is advised in case of multiple penetrating injuries, even after 45 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, since it may result in fetal salvage.