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This chapter discusses the unique considerations of multiple gestation compared to singleton pregnancies. It discusses the effects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary changes of pregnancy.
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- Effects of multiple gestation on cardiovascular changes of pregnancy
- Effects of multiple gestation on pulmonary changes of pregnancy
- Uterine atony risk in multiple gestation
- Postpartum hemorrhage risk in multiple gestation
- Uterine distention
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Exaggerated cardiovascular and pulmonary changes of pregnancy
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Increased risk of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage due to greater uterine distention , necessitating large-bore IV access prior to delivery
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Increased risk of aortocaval compression and hypotension
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Greater O2 consumption and decreased FRC compared to singleton pregnancies
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Wasson, C., Kelly, A., Ninan, D., Tran, Q. (2019). Multiple Gestation. In: Absolute Obstetric Anesthesia Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96980-0_58
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