title: Acute pulmonary dysfunction and distress.
abstract: Acute pulmonary dysfunction and distress is not uncommon in the obstetric patient. In these situations, however, a quick assessment and intervention is necessary in many cases. This article familiarizes the practicing obstetrician with the physiology and therapy to evaluate and effectively treat these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Nolan
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Hankins
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000628:therapy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012119:Respiration; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy