Abstract:A 32-year old obese multipara with undiagnosed incretic major degree placenta praevia was scheduled to have an elective repeat Caesarean for two previous caesarean. Under subarachnoid anaesthesia, placental severance and myometrial avulsion precipitated torrential haemorrhage occasioning intraoperative cardiac arrest which necessitated external jugular access for successful resuscitation. Following peripartum hysterectomy under general anaesthesia, she received intensive care and was discharged to the ward aft… Show more
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