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ICP: A midwifery perspective.
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Obstetric Medicine (1753-495X) . Sep2024, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p152-156. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: ICP is a liver condition specific to pregnancy affecting 0.5–0.6% of pregnancies in Australia. Aims: to review the SOMANZ guidelines and extrapolate information relevant to midwives proving care for women with ICP. Findings: Multidisciplinary input is essential in caring for women with ICP and their families. Non-fasting TSBA samples ≥19 µmol/L are diagnostic in the presence of pruritus. Peak TSBA denotes the severity of the disease. Increased risk of stillbirth is small when peak TSBA ≥100 µmol/L. Conclusion: Midwives play an essential role in supporting women with ICP helping them navigate complex appointments and manage the pruritus and concomitant issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MEDICAL protocols
*RISK assessment
*PATIENTS' families
*MATERNAL health services
*OCCUPATIONAL roles
*MEDICAL personnel
*BILE acids
*SEVERITY of illness index
*PERINATAL death
*PREGNANT women
*ITCHING
*PATIENT-centered care
*MIDWIFERY
*MEDICAL appointments
*PATIENT-professional relations
*SOCIAL support
*CHOLESTASIS
*HEALTH care teams
*BLOOD
*PREGNANCY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1753495X
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Obstetric Medicine (1753-495X)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179549789
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1753495X241257709