Edward R Yeomans1, Larry C Gilstrap. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the major pregnancy-induced physiologic changes that affect the care of patients who are critically ill. METHODS: We reviewed relevant textbooks and articles pertaining to physiologic alterations produced by pregnancy. Those changes that have a bearing on patients admitted to an intensive care unit were abstracted, summarized, and organized by organ system. CONCLUSIONS: Several organ systems manifest significant change in function during pregnancy. The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are the two most important with regard to critical care.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the major pregnancy-induced physiologic changes that affect the care of patients who are critically ill. METHODS: We reviewed relevant textbooks and articles pertaining to physiologic alterations produced by pregnancy. Those changes that have a bearing on patients admitted to an intensive care unit were abstracted, summarized, and organized by organ system. CONCLUSIONS: Several organ systems manifest significant change in function during pregnancy. The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are the two most important with regard to critical care.
Authors: David M Haas; Mary F Hebert; Offie P Soldin; David A Flockhart; Parvaz Madadi; James J Nocon; Christina D Chambers; Gary D Hankins; Shannon Clark; Katherine L Wisner; Lang Li; Jamie L Renbarger; Lee A Learman Journal: Clin Transl Sci Date: 2009-12 Impact factor: 4.689