Trauma in Pregnancy - A Review

Abstract

Objective: 1 in 12 pregnant women are affected by major trauma which has an impact on the maternal mortality and morbidity and finally the pregnancy outcome. This requires a multidisciplinary approach for optimum outcome of both mother and the fetus. The aim of this article was to provide the emergency care providers with an evidence based approach which is systematic towards the management of a pregnant trauma patient. Outcomes: Various parameters involved in the management of pregnant females have been considered in this article in the hope to provide adequate information regarding the management of such patients. Evidence: This literature was retrieved through various searches from the Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane library using the following keywords like (trauma, perimortem Cesarean, Kleihauer-Betke, supine hypotension, electrical shock). The results were restricted to various systematic reviews, RCTs and observational studies.