A pregnant woman at term is transported to the emergency department (ED)after a severe vehicular accident.The obstetric nurse responds and rushes to the ED with a fetal monitor.Cardiopulmonary arrest occurs as the obstetric nurse arrives.The first thing for the ED and obstetric team to do is to:

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In a situation of severe maternal trauma,the systematic evaluation begins with a primary survey and the initial ABCs of resuscitation.CPR is initiated.CPR is initiated first followed by IV replacement fluid.After immediate resuscitation and successful stabilization measures,a more detailed secondary survey of the mother and fetus should be accomplished.Attempts at maternal resuscitation are made,followed by a secondary survey of the fetus.In the presence of multisystem trauma,a cesarean delivery may be indicated to increase the chance for maternal survival.

A Pregnant Woman at Term Is Transported to the Emergency