Clinical obstetrics and gynecology
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Pregnancy increases the risk for respiratory failure from to numerous pulmonary diseases. Adult respiratory distress syndrome, aspiration, venous air embolism, asthma, thromboembolism, and heart disease are etiologies shared by non-pregnant women. ⋯ Diagnostics and supportive care is difficult and must be directed with the mother and the fetus in mind. This dictates a thorough understanding of maternal physiology, and the safety of drug use during pregnancy.