Pregnancy (cardiac resuscitation during)
When resuscitating during pregnancy, it is important to remember the connection between the anatomy and the supine hypotension; the gravid uterus compresses the aorta and inferior vena cava. Rolling the mother to the left side may increase the cardiac output by 25%.
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