Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
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Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. · Dec 2016
ReviewManagement of Infection for the Obstetrician/Gynecologist.
Pregnant women have an increased morbidity and mortality for certain illnesses owing to the physiologic and immunologic changes in pregnancy. Certain infections are common during pregnancy, including urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Others are uncommon, but yield increased severity, including influenza. Human immunodeficiency virus, although it does not increase in pathogenesis during pregnancy, requires specific attention and management in the context of pregnancy.
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Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. · Dec 2016
ReviewCritical Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist: Obstetric Hemorrhage and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy.
Obstetric hemorrhage accounts for 5% all deliveries in the United States and accounts for high maternal morbidity and mortality. Many hemorrhages are secondary to uterine atony and are quickly ameliorated with appropriate uterotonic use. However, for a subset of cases, severe hemorrhage may require advanced resuscitative techniques, and innovative procedural and surgical techniques. This article guides a provider through such a resuscitation.