Resuscitative hysterotomy
Resuscitative Hysterotomy
Resuscitative Hysterotomy (pronunciation: re-sus-ci-ta-tive hys-ter-ot-o-my) is a medical procedure performed as a last resort to save the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
Etymology
The term "Resuscitative Hysterotomy" is derived from three Latin words: "resuscitare" meaning to revive, "hystera" meaning womb, and "tome" meaning cutting.
Procedure
A Resuscitative Hysterotomy is performed when a pregnant woman suffers from Cardiac Arrest and standard resuscitation efforts have failed. The procedure involves making an incision in the abdomen and uterus to deliver the fetus, with the aim of improving the mother's chances of survival and potentially saving the life of the fetus.
Related Terms
- Perimortem Cesarean Section: A similar procedure to resuscitative hysterotomy, performed when a pregnant woman is near death or has just died.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): A life-saving technique used when someone's heart has stopped or they are not breathing properly.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): A set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest and other life-threatening medical emergencies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resuscitative hysterotomy
- Wikipedia's article - Resuscitative hysterotomy
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