| Promoting fetal stabilization during maternal hemodynamic instability or respiratory insufficiency. | |
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PMID: 16456364 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Fetal oxygenation is primarily determined by maternal oxygenation and uterine blood flow. Several physiologic adaptations during pregnancy support uteroplacental perfusion and, thus, fetal oxygenation. However, the physiologic changes required to sustain the metabolic demands of pregnancy may also predispose the parturient to decompensation when critical illness is superimposed upon pregnancy. In general, the critically ill gravid woman is treated similarly to the nonpregnant adult, with the exception of accomodating the physiologic changes of pregnancy and evaluating fetal well-being. An overview of the physiology of fetal oxygenation, impact of critical care interventions upon the fetus, and evaluation of the fetus is provided. |
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Authors:
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Patricia M Witcher |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Critical care nursing quarterly Volume: 29 ISSN: 0887-9303 ISO Abbreviation: Crit Care Nurs Q Publication Date: 2006 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-02-03 Completed Date: 2006-03-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8704517 Medline TA: Crit Care Nurs Q Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 70-6 Citation Subset: N |
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Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA 30342, USA. trish.sauer@northside.com |
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Blood Flow Velocity Blood Gas Analysis Critical Care / organization & administration* Critical Illness Female Fetal Monitoring / methods, nursing Fetal Viability Health Promotion Humans Nurse's Role Nursing Assessment Oxygen Inhalation Therapy Placenta / blood supply, metabolism Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications* / metabolism, physiopathology Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / metabolism, physiopathology Prenatal Injuries / diagnosis, etiology, prevention & control* Respiratory Insufficiency / complications*, metabolism, physiopathology Risk Factors Uterus / blood supply |
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