"By the way...I'm pregnant" - Two Patients in One Trauma Bay

Dr. Zaf Qasim tackles the complexities and critical considerations when managing trauma in pregnant patients in his lecture at ResusX: Golden Hour (see link below for more lectures). He emphasizes the importance of understanding normal pregnancy physiology to identify abnormalities, highlighting key changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, hematological, renal, and gastrointestinal systems.
Dr. Qasim stresses the priority of treating the mother first to ensure both maternal and fetal well-being. He covers practical strategies, including appropriate positioning to avoid compressing the inferior vena cava, adapting procedures for anatomical changes, and the necessity of timely imaging.
Additionally, he addresses the challenges of airway management and the urgency of performing a resuscitative hysterotomy within four minutes of maternal arrest. The episode provides comprehensive insights into the nuanced care required for pregnant trauma patients, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach and early involvement of obstetric and surgical teams.
Want to watch the entire Golden:Hour conference and earn CME? Check out www.resusx.com/enduring-golden
00:00 Introduction and Conference Overview
00:31 Behind the Scenes: Setting Up the Conference
01:20 Introduction to Dr. Zaf Kasim's Talk
01:38 Understanding Pregnancy and Trauma
03:10 Normal Pregnancy Physiology
06:41 Trauma Management in Pregnant Patients
11:00 Airway Management and Imaging Considerations
14:09 Resuscitative Hysterotomy Procedure
15:59 Recap and Final Thoughts
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[@brentlukacs3194]

This was great. Thank you!!!

[@shoreshidoshi]

Really well done ❤

[@CriticalCareNow]

Thanks. The whole conference was incredible