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Physiology of pregnancy: clinical anaesthetic implications

2013; Oxford University Press; Volume: 14; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkt036

ISSN

1743-1824

Autores

Ruth Bedson, Anna Riccoboni,

Tópico(s)

Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Resumo

Key pointsIn the parturient:Decreased functional residual capacity results in the faster onset of hypoxaemia during periods of apnoea.Blood loss of 1.5 litres or more can occur without any change in cardiovascular parameters.Aortocaval compression occurs in every parturient and may be asymptomatic.A

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