Perimortem caesarean section in COVID-19 era. (3rd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saroyo, Yudianto Budi; Wibowo, Noroyono; Prasmusinto, Damar; Purwosunu, Yuditiya; Irwinda, Rima; Dilmy, Mohammad Adya Firmansha; Putri, Angela; Wijaya, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology. Volume 42:Number 7(2022)
• Page Start: 2629
• Page End: 2633
• Publication Date: 2022-10-03
• Subjects: Perimortem caesarean section -- COVID-19 -- cardiac arrest -- cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2126298
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-3615

Abstract

Abstract: Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is very rare. Various methods have been proposed to return spontaneous circulation and prevent mortality, such as Perimortem Caesarean Section (PMCS). Since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the difficulty in decision making and performing PMCS. Infection prevention being a priority due to the rapid spreading of the virus could cause hesitation upon initiating an emergency procedure, especially PMCS. We have reviewed the issues impacting on basic and advanced life support in adults with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.