• J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jul 1995

    Review Case Reports

    Sepsis during pregnancy.

    • K R Simpson.
    • St. John's Mercy Medical Center, USA.
    • J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1995 Jul 1;24(6):550-6.

    AbstractThe incidence of maternal mortality related to sepsis has decreased during the past 2 decades because of the availability of broad spectrum antibiotics and advances in critical care. However, sepsis continues to account for approximately 7.6% of maternal deaths in the United States. This article focuses on intraamniotic infection as a source of maternal sepsis. Common causative pathogens, typical sources of sepsis, and related pathophysiology are reviewed. Nursing and medical management strategies are included. A case study is presented to illustrate the typical clinical course from infection, to bacteremia, sepsis, and septic shock.

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