Green-top Guideline No.56
Summary
Maternal collapse is a rare but life-threatening event, with a wide ranging aetiology. The outcome primarily for the mother, but also the fetus, depends on prompt and effective resuscitation
The purpose of this guideline is to:
- Discuss the identification of women at increased risk of maternal collapse
- Discuss the different causes of maternal collapse
- Delineate the initial and continuing management of maternal collapse
- Review maternal and neonatal outcomes
The guideline covers both hospital and community settings, and includes all gestations and the postpartum period. The resuscitation team and equipment and training requirements are also covered.
Video: Real-time simulation scenario of a perimortem cesarean section
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VyqGqDNlLc&t=3s
Version history
The first edition of this guideline was published in 2011. This is the second edition of this guideline, published in 2019; reviewed in 2024 – no update required. Next review due: 2026
Declarations of interest
Dr J Chu: None declared.
Dr T A Johnston: None declared.
Dr J Geoghegan: None declared.