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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand ; 57(3): 395-7, 2013 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23185977

ABSTRACT

Sulprostone, a synthetic prostaglandin analogue with potent uterotonic action, has been shown to have a low complication rate in a large series. We present a case of cardiac arrest in a parturient after Caesarean section during continuous infusion of intravenous sulprostone administered for atonic post-partum haemorrhage. She had cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 25 min before spontaneous circulation returned. The sequence of events, the results of investigations carried out during the intensive care unit stay, and the presence of multiple cardiovascular risk factors, suggest that sulprostone caused coronary spasm, bradycardia, and subsequent asystole, similar to other cases described in the literature.


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Dinoprostone/analogs & derivatives , Heart Arrest/chemically induced , Adult , Advanced Cardiac Life Support , Anesthesia, General , Anesthesia, Obstetrical , Anesthesia, Spinal , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation , Cesarean Section , Dinoprostone/adverse effects , Female , Glasgow Coma Scale , Heart Arrest/therapy , Humans , Postoperative Hemorrhage , Pregnancy
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Minerva Anestesiol ; 68(6): 555-60, 2002 Jun.
Article in Italian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12105412

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to determine the proportion of public hospital physicians in Abruzzo capable of performing basic life support manoeuvres, according to the latest guidelines. METHODS: A questionnaire was formulated, in order to investigate whether the persons interviewed 1) had ever performed a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; 2) had ever taken any BLS courses involving dedicated dummies; 3) believed to be competent in performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation correctly and if affirmative, the physician was asked to answer three further questions to verify the level of competence. The questionnaire was to be filled in at the proper working place without the aid of books or other material. RESULTS: Of the 1540 public hospital physicians contacted, 57.6% had participated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres, while only 30% had practised on dedicated dummies. Nevertheless, 69.5% believed to be able to perform the BLS techniques correctly. Of the latter, merely 18% answered all three additional questions correctly. CONCLUSIONS: Cardio-pulmonary arrest is the emergency during which the timeliness of the first resuscitation manoeuvres and their correct performance are the decisive factors for a successful outcome. Without attending regular courses, qualified to teach the proper techniques in depth and recall the acquired procedures, the efficacy of BLS techniques risk to fall below a level of acceptance. Therefore, in the emergency field, it is essential to guarantee a continued training.


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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/standards , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/education , Humans , Italy , Physicians , Surveys and Questionnaires
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