Developing a maternal-fetal intensive-care unit.
Advances in perinatal health care have allowed more women the opportunity for a successful pregnancy despite medical complications. A maternal-fetal intensive-care unit (MFICU) can provide these patients with medical and nursing care equivalent to that of a medical/surgical intensive-care unit while meeting the complex physical and psychosocial needs associated with pregnancy. Successful development of a MFICU mandates consideration of administrative aspects, educational programs, and clinical issues. The key to a successful maternal-fetal intensive-care unit lies in thorough planning, careful implementation, and timely evaluation.
Brubaker
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Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Teplick
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McAndrew
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000451:nursing*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*; D012307:Risk Factors