SCCM Resource Library-Approach to the Pregnant Patient in Physiologic Distress, Including COVID-19

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In this video presentation, Dr. Nicole King, a critical care anesthesiologist, discusses the approach to managing pregnant patients in physiological distress, including those with COVID-19. She emphasizes the importance of not running away from these patients and highlights the need for critical care professionals to be equipped to intervene when a pregnant patient is in distress. Dr. King emphasizes the interconnectedness of the pregnant patient and the fetus and the need to prioritize the well-being of both. She stresses the importance of clear communication and collaboration between critical care physicians and maternal fetal medicine experts to make informed decisions regarding the timing and mode of delivery. Dr. King also discusses the physiological changes of pregnancy that impact the management of critically ill pregnant patients, including the increased metabolic requirements and the effects of autotransfusion during and after delivery. She concludes by highlighting the need for ongoing research to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 on pregnant patients and their fetuses.

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Obstetrics, Shock Non Sepsis, 2022

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This session will cover hot topics in critical care obstetrics such as treating pregnant patients with respiratory failure, shock, COVID-19, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and other complex issues, such as advanced maternal age.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Obstetrics

Knowledge Area Shock Non Sepsis

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Obstetrics

Tag Maternal Fetal Medicine

Tag Shock

Year 2022

Keywords

pregnant patients

physiological distress

COVID-19

critical care professionals

interconnectedness

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