POSTPONED: Trauma Grand Rounds: Obstetrical Trauma… Simulation

Our apologies… the activity scheduled for this date has been postponed.

Presented By:  Andrew S. McCague, DO, Trauma Surgeon

Case Summary:  A 33 year old G1P2 female at 32 weeks GA presents with blunt trauma following an MVC. She will be hypotensive due to both hypovolemic shock from a pelvic fracture and obstructive shock from a tension pneumothorax. Fetal monitoring will show the fetus in distress with tachycardia and late decelerations.

Desired Outcomes:

•  Demonstrate a tailored approach to resuscitation in the pregnant trauma patient
• Determine fetal viability, initiates monitoring and considers need for steroids
• Recognize the potential for a difficult airway and justifies choice for RSI medications

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