You arrive at the residence of a physician who informs you that his pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placentae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is:

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Hypoxia is the greatest threat to the baby in cases of abruptio placentae, as the placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus. Any disruption to the placenta can result in decreased oxygenation to the baby, which can have serious consequences including brain damage or death. Maternal shock, fluid loss, and infection are also serious concerns but do not pose as great a threat to the baby as hypoxia.

You Arrive at the Residence of a Physician Who Informs