title: Respiratory failure in pregnancy.
abstract: A case of respiratory failure in pregnancy associated with old poliomyelitis is presented and the available methods of treatment described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical