title: Successful neonatal outcome in 2 cases of maternal persistent vegetative state treated in a labor and delivery suite.
abstract: Two cases of maternal vegetative state after motor vehicle accidents are presented. Aggressive support allowed the prolongation of both pregnancies into the third trimester without neonatal compromise. After initial medical stabilization in intensive care unit environments, both patients were treated in a labor and delivery setting with consultative supports from various subspecialists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA. ossidi74seppie@yahoo.it
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chiossi
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Novic
authors.forename: Jennifer U
authors.initials: JU
authors.lastname: Celebrezze
authors.forename: Ronald L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001034:Apgar Score; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000453:epidemiology; D015897:Comorbidity; D020790:Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000503:physiopathology; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents