title: The pregnant OR employee. Part I: Ensuring maternal health.
abstract: By following these guidelines, a pregnant woman working in the OR can maintain her health despite an erratic schedule, constant periods of standing, and exposure to radiation. Part II of this article will focus on infectious diseases and chemicals, what could happen with maternal exposure, and preventative measures.
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000523:psychology; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D013315:Stress, Psychological