Anaes Vivas · Obstetric anaesthesia
Amniotic fluid embolism — viva
Structured oral examination station.
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Target exams
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Prompt
Delivery suite crash call: sudden cyanosis and PEA arrest during second stage.
Opening
Declare AFE/collapse pathway; start ALS with left displacement.
References6ShowHide
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