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Maternal Collapse Flashcards

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What are the causes of maternal collapse? Five H’s

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  1. Head
  2. Heart
  3. Hypoxia
  4. Haemorrhage
  5. wHole body and Hazards (including anaphylaxis and sepsis)
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what are the 4 H’s?

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hypoxia
hypovolaemia
hypothermia
hypo/hyperkalaemia

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what are the 4 T’s?

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toxins
tension pneumotherax
thrombosis
tamponade-cardiac

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What is the mnemonic when maternal collapse occurs?

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DRSABCDE

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What does DRSABCDE stand for?

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D - dangers
R - Responsiveness?
S - Send for emergency help
A - open Airway
B - Normal breathing?
C - Circulation
D - Disability
E - Exposure
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How can you assess responsiveness?

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C.O.W.S 
Can you hear me?
Open your eyes
Whats your name?
Squeeze my hand
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