| Front | What is supine hypotensive syndrome? |
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| Back | This condition is caused by compression of the descending aorta and inferior vena cava by the pregnant uterus when the patient lies supine. Hypotension (low blood pressure) results. Patients in the third trimester should always be transported on their side except during delivery. |
Tags: 31, care, neonatal, obstetrics
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