Electrical shock in pregnancy: a case report.
Electrical shock in pregnancy is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. A case of such an electrical shock in pregnancy is reported. A review of the literature follows. The severity of maternal injury does not correlate with the injury sustained by the fetus. Close fetal surveillance following electrical injury is necessary.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, San Francisco, Valley Medical Center, Fresno 93702.
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D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications