Critical Care Obstetrics: Management of the Fetus

Critical care obstetrics and gynecology

The critical care aspects of obstetrics and pregnancy are varied and demand that critical care practitioners have a thorough knowledge of fetal and maternal changes in physiology as pregnancy progresses. Pregnancy can affect every organ system; and organ-specific conditions as well as syndromes that span multiple organ systems were described. Care of the critically ill, pregnant patient requires a true multidisciplinary approach for optimal outcomes. A review of the current concepts and suggestions for therapy were presented.

Considerations in the management of maxillofacial infections in the pregnant patient

PURPOSE

The pregnant patient who presents with a maxillofacial infection requires additional management considerations. The maternal-fetal unit requires particular attention to maintain fetal viability, assure a normal pregnancy, and obtain a desirable outcome. The purpose of this article is to inform the oral and maxillofacial surgeon of the clinically relevant material that one needs to understand and consider when treating maxillofacial infections in this particular patient population.