Management and Outcomes of Trauma During Pregnancy

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Abstract

Approximately 1% to 4% of pregnant women are evaluated in emergency/delivery room because of traumatic injury, yet there are few educational strategies targeted toward prevention/management of maternal trauma. Use of illicit drugs and alcohol, domestic abuse, and depression contribute to maternal trauma; thus a high index of suspicion should be maintained when treating injured young women. Treating the mother appropriately is beneficial for both the mother and the fetus. Fetal viability should be assessed after maternal stabilization. Pregnancy-related morbidity occurs in approximately 25% of cases and may include placental abruption, uterine rupture, preterm delivery, and the need for cesarean delivery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)141-156
Number of pages16
JournalAnesthesiology Clinics
Volume31
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anesthesia and analgesia
  • Education
  • Multiple trauma
  • Outcome and process assessment (health care)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy outcome
  • Therapeutics
  • Wounds and injuries

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