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Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports 1/2019

01-03-2019 | Septicemia | Obstetric Anesthesia (LR Leffert, Section Editor)

Maternal Sepsis: Recognition, Treatment, and Escalation of Care

Authors: Emily E. Naoum, Melissa E. Bauer

Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief review of maternal sepsis and the supporting literature for recognition and management.

Recent Findings

Recent findings suggest that there is significant room for improvement in identifying patients at risk, expeditiously providing appropriate intervention, and developing action plans to best care for these patients and prevent morbidity and mortality.

Summary

Improved education and understanding of the unique presentation of sepsis during pregnancy may help to improve detection, timely treatment, and expedite appropriate transfer to higher levels of care.
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Metadata
Title
Maternal Sepsis: Recognition, Treatment, and Escalation of Care
Authors
Emily E. Naoum
Melissa E. Bauer
Publication date
01-03-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Anesthesiology Reports / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-019-00310-7

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