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The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.
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WebM&M Case
February 1, 2023
A 27-year-old pregnant woman was diagnosed with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension at 29 weeks estimated gestational age (EGA) and admitted for elective cesarean delivery with lumbar epidural anesthesia at 36 weeks EGA. After epidural catheter placement, she suddenly became bradycardic and hypotensive, and within 3 minutes, developed pulseless electrical activity and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) began immediately. An emergent cesarean delivery was performed.
