title: Management of septic shock complicating pregnancy.
abstract: Septic shock can be a devastating management problem during pregnancy. Current concepts regarding the pathophysiology and clinical impact of this disorder are detailed with emphasis upon the cardiovascular system. A hemodynamic approach for stabilizing such patients is offered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Cotton
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Hankins
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Faro
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000628:therapy*