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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiac arrest during cesarean section is a rare but life-threatening event.
  • Obstetric teams require frequent training due to low exposure to such critical incidents.
  • Effective management necessitates a thorough understanding of differential diagnoses and treatment protocols.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old woman with triplets presented with placenta previa at 35.2 weeks gestation.
  • Spinal anesthesia was administered for an emergency cesarean section.
  • Asystole (cardiac arrest) occurred during the uterotomy procedure.

Findings:

  • Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and delivery of the neonates were performed.
  • The patient and neonates experienced positive maternal and neonatal outcomes.
  • Differential diagnosis considered Bezold Jarisch reflex and amniotic fluid embolism as likely causes.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of rapid response and resuscitation skills in obstetric emergencies.
  • Recognizing rare causes like Bezold Jarisch reflex and amniotic fluid embolism is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Enhanced preparedness and simulation training for obstetric teams can improve management of cardiac arrest during cesarean delivery.