| Trauma in pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20393413 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In the United States, trauma is the leading nonobstetric cause of maternal death. The principal causes of trauma in pregnancy include motor vehicle accidents, falls, assaults, homicides, domestic violence, and penetrating wounds. The managing team evaluating and coordinating the care of the pregnant trauma patient should be multidisciplinary so that it is able to understand the physiologic changes in pregnancy. Blunt trauma to the abdomen increases the risk of placental abruption. Evaluation of the pregnant trauma patient requires a primary and secondary survey with emphasis on airway, breathing, circulation, and disability. The use of imaging studies, invasive hemodynamics, critical care medications, and surgery, if necessary, should be individualized and guided by a coordinating team effort to improve maternal and fetal conditions. A clear understanding of gestational age and fetal viability should be documented in the record. |
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Authors:
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Corrina M Oxford; Jonathan Ludmir |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 52 ISSN: 1532-5520 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-15 Completed Date: 2010-07-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0070014 Medline TA: Clin Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 611-29 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. coxford@partners.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abruptio Placentae
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diagnosis Delivery, Obstetric Diagnostic Imaging Female Fetal Death / etiology Fetal Monitoring Fetomaternal Transfusion / diagnosis Hemodynamics Humans Intubation, Intratracheal Monitoring, Physiologic Neurologic Examination Obstetric Labor, Premature Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Pregnancy Outcome Prenatal Injuries / diagnosis, therapy Respiration Respiration, Artificial Risk Factors Shock / diagnosis, prevention & control Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* |
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0/Vasoconstrictor Agents |
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