CARDIAC ARREST IN PREGNANCY

Cardiac arrest occurs only about once in every 30.000 late pregnancy, and survival from such an event is exceptional1. Not only is cardiac arrest a feared entity in this population, but it is also unexpected and catastrophic2. For this reason, it is necessary that the obstetric anesthesiologist be knowledgeable about the risk factors for cardiac arrest, the physical changes in the parturient and the management of CPR during pregnancy.