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Approach to dyspnoea in pregnancy in the COVID-19 era.
Banerjee, A; Arrandale, L A; Sankaran, S; Glover, G W; Nelson-Piercy, C.
  • Banerjee A; FHEA, FRCP Women's Services, Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Arrandale LA; FRCA, Department of Anaesthesia, Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Sankaran S; FRCOG, Women's Services, Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Glover GW; FRCA, Department of Critical Care, Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Nelson-Piercy C; FRCP, FRCOG Women's Services, Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Acute Med ; 19(4): 230-234, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-934766
ABSTRACT
IMPORTANCE Dyspnoea and hypoxia in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic may be due to causes other than SARS Co-V-2 infection which should not be ignored. Shared decision-making regarding early delivery is paramount.

OBJECTIVE:

To highlight and discuss the differential diagnoses of dyspnoea and hypoxia in pregnant women and to discuss the risks versus benefit of delivery for maternal compromise. DESIGN, SETTING AND

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Case series of two pregnant women who presented with dyspnoea and hypoxia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESULTS:

Two pregnant women presented with dyspnoea and hypoxia. The first case had COVID-19 infection in the 3rd trimester. The second case had an exacerbation of asthma without concurrent COVID-19. Only the first case required intubation and delivery. Both recovered and were discharged home. Conclusion and relevance Our two cases highlight the importance of making the correct diagnosis and timely decision-making to consider if delivery for maternal compromise is warranted. Whilst COVID-19 is a current healthcare concern other differential diagnoses must still be considered when pregnant women present with dyspnoea and hypoxia.
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Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Coronavirus Infections / Dyspnea / Pandemics Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Acute Med Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Coronavirus Infections / Dyspnea / Pandemics Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Acute Med Year: 2020 Document Type: Article