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Perimortem cesarean section: case reports and recommendations

R Lanoix1, V Akkapeddi, B Goldfeder

  • 1Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY 10451, USA.

Academic Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Emergency physicians may need to perform perimortem cesarean sections in trauma cases. This procedure can enhance survival for both mother and viable infants in critical situations.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Trauma is a leading cause of nonobstetric maternal death.
  • Perimortem cesarean section (PCS) is a rarely performed but potentially life-saving procedure.
  • Emergency physicians (EPs) may encounter situations requiring PCS.

Observation:

  • Two cases of severely traumatized pregnant patients undergoing PCS in the ED are presented.
  • These cases resulted in the birth of viable infants.
  • One infant survived long-term.

Findings:

  • PCS in the ED can lead to successful fetal outcomes in trauma patients.
  • The procedure, though rare, is feasible in emergency settings.
  • Fetal survival is possible even in cases of severe maternal trauma.

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Implications:

  • EPs must be prepared to perform PCS when indicated.
  • Familiarity with PCS guidelines can improve maternal and fetal survival rates.
  • This procedure represents a critical intervention for potentially salvaging both mother and fetus in dire trauma scenarios.