Cardiff wedge, apparently was used to treat maternal cardiac arrest for left
lateral position (relief of gravid uterus pressure) however if you can find
ANY hospital/trust that actually uses one for the said purpose, take a
photograph and demand to be bleeped/telephoned when it is used cos its like
Scotland winning the world cup in the next 50 yrs!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Sean Hegarty <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 08:21
Subject: Re: Cardiff Resucitation Wedge
> This is my first posting to this list, so please bear with me!!!
>
> I have recently been presented with a general knowledge questionnaire of
> about 10 questions. However one of the questions has puzzled me, as I
have
> never heard of the equipment it refers to.
>
> The question reads:
>
> "10) WHAT IS A CARDIFF RESUSCITATION WEDGE & HOW IS IT USED?"
>
> If anyone could help me with this it would be much appreciated. As yet I
> have been unable to find the answer anywhere!
>
>
> Thanks
>
> SEAN HEGARTY
> BRI A&E (St. John Volunteer Scheme)
>
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