Question 44 · LEK · Cardiac arrest in pregnant women
A 38-week-pregnant woman had sudden cardiac arrest. Which of the following will have priority?
- A. chest compressions.
- B. 5 rescue breaths.
- C. defibrillation.
- D. laying the body on the left side.
- E. early intubation.
Hint
Standard ALS still applies in pregnancy; consider which action cannot be delayed while adjustments for the uterus are made.
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