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Fisher et al1Fisher N. Eisen L.A. Bayya J.V. et al.Improved performance of maternal-fetal medicine staff after maternal cardiac arrest simulation-based training.Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011; 205: 239.e1-239.e5Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (44) Google Scholar reported a significant benefit of a simulation-based training program in improving maternal-fetal-medicine staff performance, knowledge, and confidence in the management of maternal cardiac arrest. These findings are supported by a dramatic event in our obstetrics department in 2010. We implemented local team training courses, based on managing obstetric emergencies and trauma principles.2Grady K. Howell C. Cox C. MOET course manual. RCOG Press, London2009Google Scholar, 3Jeejeebhov F.M. Zelop C.M. Windrim R. et al.Management of cardiac arrest in pregnancy: a systematic review.Resuscitation. 2011; 82: 801-809Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (63) Google Scholar The first author (at that time a resident) and nurses who followed this program were able to perform a successful perimortem caesarean section delivery within 5 minutes after cardiopulmonary arrest 30 minutes after artificial rupture of the membranes.4Vencken P.M. van Hooff M.H. van der Weiden R.M. Cardiac arrest in pregnancy: increasing use of perimortem caesarean section due to emergency skills training?.BJOG. 2010; 117: 1664-1665Crossref PubMed Scopus (6) Google Scholar Amniotic fluid embolism was the most likely diagnosis after the exclusion of potential other causes for cardiopulmonary arrest. Two weeks after the perimortem caesarean section delivery both mother and child were discharged without any neurologic or other abnormalities. Improved performance of maternal-fetal medicine staff after maternal cardiac arrest simulation-based trainingAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & GynecologyVol. 205Issue 3PreviewTo determine the impact of simulation-based maternal cardiac arrest training on performance, knowledge, and confidence among Maternal-Fetal Medicine staff. Full-Text PDF ReplyAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & GynecologyVol. 206Issue 4PreviewWe thank Dr Peggy M. Vencken et al for sharing their success with a similar obstetric simulation program.1 We too have had similar anecdotal reports of successful, well-run, and efficient resuscitations, both postpartum and intrapartum, since our maternal cardiac arrest simulation training.2 Providers reported that their knowledge and confidence to handle these potentially catastrophic events were significantly improved as a direct result of the recent, practical, hands-on training experience. Full-Text PDF
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