Maternal death secondary to COVID-19 infection: A case report and review of the literature.
Obstet Med
; 14(4): 248-252, 2021 Dec.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2153261
ABSTRACT
Maternal death secondary to coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) infection in a previously well woman is described. The woman presented with an eight-day history of productive cough and shortness of breath. Rapid deterioration of respiratory function was seen following admission, with associated tachycardia, tachypnoea and hypoxia. Emergency caesarean section was performed followed by transfer to the intensive care unit. COVID-19 PCR throat swab from day 0 was positive. Later, she developed hypoxaemia refractory to mechanical ventilation, proning and paralysis. The woman was transferred for veno-venous Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation therapy but unfortunately died despite rigorous management. We review the conflicting information regarding physiological and immunological changes occurring during pregnancy and how these may affect susceptibility to respiratory viral disease. An overview of the current literature concerning ventilation and intensive care support in pregnant women suffering from COVID-19 is given. Further documentation of such cases is called for to progress understanding and management strategies.
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English
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Obstet Med
Year:
2021
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Article
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1753495X20970816
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