• Crit Care · May 2014

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    Fetal outcome in the critically ill pregnant woman.

    • Kazuyoshi Aoyama, P Gareth Seaward, and Stephen E Lapinsky.
    • Crit Care. 2014 May 27; 18 (3): 307.

    AbstractManagement of the critically ill pregnant woman is complicated by potential adverse effects of both maternal illness and ICU interventions on the fetus. This paper reviews the potential risks to the fetus of maternal critical illness, including shock, hypoxemia, and fever, as well as the effects of critical care management, such as drug therapy and radiological investigations. The authors' recommended approach to management is provided. Prior publications and new data presented identify that there is insufficient information to prognosticate accurately on fetal outcome after maternal critical illness, although maternal shock, hypoxemia and early gestational age are likely significant risk factors.

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