b'Chapter hapterResuscitation of a Patient in a WheelchairIf a patient in a wheelchair requires resuscitation: Carefully and safely move the patient from the wheelchair and place onto their back.Be gentle and consider the patients state, theirdisability and fragile bones.Ensure use of correct lifting and manual handlingprocedures to avoid back injury to the first aider(s).Commence CPR. Resuscitation in Late PregnancyIf a woman requires resuscitation and she is in an advanced stage of pregnancy:Position her onto her back with shoulders flat.Commence CPR immediatelyIf possible, place padding such as a towel, cushion or similar object under the right hip to tilt the hips slightly to the left, ensure shoulders are flat to enable good quality chest compressions. This will help to move the weight of the pregnant uterus from major blood vessels in the abdomen. If a tilted position is not possible or tilting the hips compromises the quality of chest compressions, then chest compressions should be performed with thewoman on her back.You may need to blow harder to inflate the lungs because the pregnant uterus can reduce lung expansion.An AED can and should be used on a pregnant woman who is in cardiac arrest.Resuscitation 49'