Trauma during pregnancy: outcomes and clinical management.
Trauma affects up to 6% to 7% of all pregnancies, and accounts for up to 46% of maternal death. Adverse consequences such as preterm labor and delivery, abruptio, fetomaternal hemorrhage, and fetal demise may be seen with even apparently minor degrees of injury. Maternal physiologic considerations are reviewed and a protocol for evaluation and management of the injured gravida is presented.
Chames
Mark C
MC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Pearlman
Mark D
MD
D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control