For resuscitation of a pregnant patient in cardiac arrest, how many team members are needed to perform high-quality CPR?

• A. Two
• B. Three (at least)
• C. Five
• D. One

Answer: (B)

In resuscitating a pregnant patient, you need a small team to keep CPR high-quality while handling pregnancy-specific needs. The key is to manage aortocaval compression by maintaining left uterine displacement, together with uninterrupted chest compressions and timely airway/defibrillation and medications. With three rescuers, one person can sustain continuous chest compressions, a second can apply left uterine displacement and support airway/ventilation and rhythm checks, while a third handles medications, defibrillation coordination, and monitoring. This team size allows these critical tasks to occur with minimal interruptions. If more responders are available, they can further support by managing additional tasks and preparing for possible cesarean delivery if ROSC isn’t achieved promptly.