1
Q
What are the causes of maternal collapse? Five H’s
A
- Head
- Heart
- Hypoxia
- Haemorrhage
- wHole body and Hazards (including anaphylaxis and sepsis)
2
Q
what are the 4 H’s?
A
hypoxia
hypovolaemia
hypothermia
hypo/hyperkalaemia
3
Q
what are the 4 T’s?
A
toxins
tension pneumotherax
thrombosis
tamponade-cardiac
4
Q
What is the mnemonic when maternal collapse occurs?
A
DRSABCDE
5
Q
What does DRSABCDE stand for?
A
D - dangers R - Responsiveness? S - Send for emergency help A - open Airway B - Normal breathing? C - Circulation D - Disability E - Exposure
6
Q
How can you assess responsiveness?
A
C.O.W.S Can you hear me? Open your eyes Whats your name? Squeeze my hand
