Fetal trauma from motor vehicle collisions.
To summarize: The best fetal protection is proper maternal use of seat belt restraints. All pregnant occupants in a motor vehicle crash require physician evaluation. Focus on maternal assessment. Maternal stability is the best indicator of fetal stability. Key treatments are high-flow oxygen, i.v. fluid loading and immobilizing in left lateral position. Evaluate the fetus after maternal stabilization.
Friese
Greg
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Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC., USA. gfriese@eps411.com
Wojciehoski
Randal F
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy