ABSTRACT
Due to the high risk of morbidity and mortality from unrecognized and untreated pre-eclampsia, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion to evaluate, treat and monitor patients presenting with signs concerning for pre-eclampsia. Early blood pressure management and seizure prophylaxis during labor are critical for maternal safety. Intrapartum, special anesthetic considerations should be employed to ensure the safety of the parturient and fetus. Patients who have pre-eclampsia should be aware that they are at high risk for the future development of cardiovascular disease.
Subject(s)
Anesthesia/methods , Pre-Eclampsia/diagnosis , Pre-Eclampsia/therapy , Anesthesiologists , Echocardiography/methods , Female , Humans , Lung/diagnostic imaging , Obstetrics , Pregnancy , Ultrasonography/methodsABSTRACT
Several months after we initiated our PAS program, the AABB scrutinized our policy and procedure manual. At the same time, the JCAHO conducted an inspection of our blood bank and its standards. Both reviews were positive, which provided all of us involved in the PAS program with a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Each PAS team member played a significant role in the development and implementation of our PAS program. Thanks to the energy, enthusiasm, and support of perioperative nurses, surgeons, and hospital administrators, our PAS program has evolved into a high quality, efficient alternative to homologous blood transfusions in the perioperative setting.
