Abstract
We report a case of maternal cardiac arrest immediately after attempted fetal cardiac injection of potassium chloride. Prompt institution of maternal cardiac life-support protocols resulted in successful maternal resuscitation. The management of this case as well as that of fetal cardiac injections of potassium chloride is reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 287-290 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine