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Why doesn't a pregnant patient in the trendelenburg position risk aortocaval compression?

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Caval compression: The weight of the uterus may compress and even occlude the large vein in the abdomen Be in the Left lateral position to avoid it Gabor Racz MD

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Answered 2/9/2017

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