Maternal Cardiac Arrest for Critical Care Transport Providers: A Review

Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is a rare but serious complication, occurring at a rate of 1 in every 9,000 patients hospitalized for delivery. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of maternal cardiac arrest for critical care transport providers. This article discusses the pertinent physiologic changes in pregnancy, common contributing factors, and special circumstances that can develop during a maternal cardiac arrest. We also provide current approaches to managing this population and special considerations for transport providers.