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- Obstetric sepsis is a major health risk for pregnant individuals globally, leading to serious complications and increased mortality rates.
- Early assessment and prompt treatment are essential for improving health outcomes for both mothers and their newborns affected by peripartum sepsis.
- Understanding the unique physiological and hemodynamic changes during pregnancy is vital for effectively diagnosing and managing septic conditions in pregnant patients.
Article Abstract
Obstetric sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant people worldwide. Initial evaluation and timely intervention are crucial to improving outcomes for birthing persons and their newborns. While many of the therapies and interventions for peripartum sepsis are consistent with the general population, there are considerations unique to pregnancy. Stabilization of the septic pregnant or immediately postpartum patient requires an understanding of the physiologic changes of pregnancy, hemodynamic changes during labor, and infections specific to pregnancy. We will review the interaction between pregnant physiology and sepsis pathophysiology, and how this can guide screening and diagnosis.
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