title: Multiorgan dysfunction in the perinatal patient.
abstract: MODS is a rare but potentially lethal complication of pregnancy. Pregnancy induces physiologic changes in all major maternal organ systems that mimic early changes seen in SIRS and MODS. When a potentially life-threatening event occurs, such as hemorrhage,sepsis, or severe preeclampsia, the perinatal nurse must monitor subtle changes in maternal and fetal status and intervene to optimize maternal status.
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Healthcare, Charlotte, NC, USA. Judithhpoole@cs.com
authors.forename: Judith H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Poole
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012016:Reference Values; D012307:Risk Factors; D018746:Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology; D009626:Terminology as Topic