When a pregnant woman has a cardiac arrest, we have 300 seconds to save her life. Every second, every minute, every action by every first responder needs to align perfectly. How prepared are you?

Summary: Step-by-step strategies and actionable information on maternal resuscitation will be highlighted to give each responder the emergency preparedness and confidence to consistently apply best resuscitation practice during a maternal cardiac arrest.

Synopsis: For most women, the greatest fear around pregnancy and childbirth is potential harm to the baby, not themselves. Most women do not expect to experience a cardiac arrest. Research has shown that Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support training does not necessarily translate to adequate performance of maternal resuscitation skills during a maternal cardiac arrest.

The American Heart Association’s 2020 Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy In-Hospital ACLS Algorithm provides pregnancy specific modifications for resuscitation. First Responders committed to quality resuscitation improvement can save more lives with adherence to the 2020 AHA Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy Algorithm. A first responder’s ability to react quickly using best resuscitation practice is critical in creating a positive outcome for both the mother and her fetus. This presentation will prepare participants on how to manage this unpredictable obstetrical emergency.