Citation

Tsuei BJ. Injury 2006; 37(5): 367-373.

Affiliation

Division of Trauma and Critical Care, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2005.02.016

PMID

16595264

Abstract

Although less than 10% of pregnant patients are likely to experience some type of physical trauma, injury is the leading non-obstetric cause of maternal mortality. The assessment and resuscitation of the injured pregnant patient must take into account the specific needs of both the mother and the foetus. This paper will review the physiology of pregnancy, discuss recent changes in assessment and resuscitation, and identify special injuries and issues specific to the pregnant trauma patient.

Language: en