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Medical Emergencies in the Pregnant Patient.
- Source :
- Critical Care Nursing Quarterly; Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p403-416, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This review article provides a comprehensive overview of common medical emergencies that can occur in pregnant patients. We summarize the key diagnostic and management steps for each emergency to assist health care professionals in identifying and treating these potentially life-threatening conditions. The medical emergencies discussed in this article include postpartum hemorrhage: hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome; acute fatty liver of pregnancy: amniotic fluid embolism: pulmonary embolism; acute respiratory distress syndrome, and shock. Each condition is described in detail, with a focus on the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment options. The information presented in this review article is based on current best practices and guidelines from leading medical organizations. We hope this article will serve as a valuable resource for health care professionals who care for pregnant patients and help improve outcomes for these patients in emergency situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ADULT respiratory distress syndrome treatment
CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation
PULMONARY embolism
POSTPARTUM hemorrhage
FATTY liver
CRITICALLY ill
PREGNANT women
SHOCK (Pathology)
PATIENTS
ADULT respiratory distress syndrome
CRITICAL care medicine
CARDIAC arrest
OBSTETRICAL emergencies
HELLP syndrome
AMNIOTIC fluid embolism
SYMPTOMS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08879303
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172223890
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000476