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Trauma in pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19858855     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although serious trauma during pregnancy is uncommon, it remains a major cause of maternal and fetal death and presents a variety of patient care challenges. The anatomic and physiologic changes of pregnancy can affect both the nature of an injury and the body's response to it. Here, the author describes the mechanisms of traumatic injury during pregnancy, discusses the normal changes of pregnancy and their implications in the care of pregnant trauma patients, and offers strategies for assessment and treatment.
Authors:
Laura M Criddle
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of nursing     Volume:  109     ISSN:  1538-7488     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Nurs     Publication Date:  2009 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-27     Completed Date:  2009-12-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372646     Medline TA:  Am J Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  41-7; quiz 48     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM; N    
Affiliation:
Laurelwood Group, Scappoose, OR, USA. lcriddle@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Fetal Death / etiology,  prevention & control
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / nursing*
Risk Factors
Triage
Wounds and Injuries / complications*,  mortality,  nursing*

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