SCCM Resource Library-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in the Obstetric Patient: Etiologies, Respiratory Support, and Why the Obstetric Patient Is Unique

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in the Obstetric Patient: Etiologies, Respiratory Support, and Why the Obstetric Patient Is Unique

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The speaker discusses the vulnerability of pregnant women to respiratory viruses, particularly focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Pregnant women have higher case fatality rates and are more likely to experience severe illness and complications from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant individuals. The speaker emphasizes the need for vaccination to reduce the risk of severe disease in pregnant women. They also highlight physiological changes that make pregnant women more susceptible to respiratory viruses, including cardiovascular and respiratory changes, as well as alterations in the immune system. The speaker explains the unique placental structure and its role in oxygen exchange between the mother and fetus. They emphasize the lack of concrete guidelines for maternal oxygenation during pregnancy and the need for more research and inclusion of pregnant women in studies. The speaker concludes by calling for the equal treatment of pregnant women in critical care and research.

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Pulmonary, Obstetrics, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | The Obstetric Patient and Respiratory Failure: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 and SARS Avian Flu (SessionID 1228152)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pulmonary

Knowledge Area Obstetrics

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS

Tag Obstetrics

Year 2023

Keywords

pregnant women

respiratory viruses

COVID-19 pandemic

vaccination

severe disease

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