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Williams Obstetrics, 23e
| Section VII. Obstetrical Complications > |
Chapter 42. Critical Care and Trauma
Sections: Critical Care and Trauma: Introduction, Obstetrical Intensive Care, Acute Pulmonary Edema, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis Syndrome, Trauma, Thermal Injury, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, References.
Topics Discussed: traumatic injury during pregnancy.
Excerpt:"Women with a broad spectrum of pathophysiological conditions—some of which in the past precluded pregnancy—benefit from the technology and expertise of critical care obstetrics. Common medical and surgical problems such as serious heart disease, acute or chronic pulmonary disorders, and trauma complicating pregnancy are just a few examples. Included also are severe obstetrical complications such as preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and sepsis syndrome. It is imperative that obstetricians and other members of the healthcare team have a working knowledge of the unique considerations for pregnant women. Because these women are usually young and in good health, their prognosis should be better than that of many other patients admitted to an intensive care unit...."
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