Tonight I transported a 26 year old female full term pregnancy, this is her second pregnancy last was delivered via c-section. On scene prior to arrival patient's water broke stating no need to push, contractions "feel like menstrual cramps."
Vitals were 120/p pulse-90 resp-18
Patient denies any other complaints, normal pregnancy is on pre-natals and has had healthy checkups. Physical was fine baby was a little anterior we could see his shoulder.
About an hour later my partner is transporting another full term water broke. Arrival at the hospital from the field was 6 mins and she delivered in OB 2 minutes later. While we are unloaded this patient my 26 yo is actively seizing unknown vitals. She is rushed to the OR for a crash c-section. One of the docs there said it may have been eclampsia possible placental abruption.
My question to the community is what else could I have done in the field? Is there anything else I could have done?
I am a private ambulance EMT.
Vitals were 120/p pulse-90 resp-18
Patient denies any other complaints, normal pregnancy is on pre-natals and has had healthy checkups. Physical was fine baby was a little anterior we could see his shoulder.
About an hour later my partner is transporting another full term water broke. Arrival at the hospital from the field was 6 mins and she delivered in OB 2 minutes later. While we are unloaded this patient my 26 yo is actively seizing unknown vitals. She is rushed to the OR for a crash c-section. One of the docs there said it may have been eclampsia possible placental abruption.
My question to the community is what else could I have done in the field? Is there anything else I could have done?
I am a private ambulance EMT.
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