Neuro-intensive care of the pregnant woman.
Pregnancy may exacerbate underlying neurologic illness or may precipitate an acute neurologic emergency such as pituitary apoplexy. Care is directed to both mother and fetus in a manner designed to optimize the physiologic stability of both. A "team approach" is often needed.
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Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
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D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*