Physiological changes in pregnancy affecting cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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When you have completed this tutorial you will be able to:

• describe the physiological changes in pregnancy and the effect on resuscitation
• describe resuscitation of pregnant women and modifications to CPR
• have knowledge of the causes of maternal collapse and their management
• identify shoulder dystocia and describe the manouveres to overcome shoulder dystocia
• appreciate the risk factors for cord prolapse and its management.