Puerperal sepsis
Infections during pregnancy are relatively prevalent, and the majority of cases are managed well in the community. Occasionally, however, infections may be life-threatening. Sepsis may be associated with multiple organ…
Endocrine emergencies in pregnancy
Endocrine emergencies in pregnancy are rare and are more likely to occur in the absence of good obstetric care. Serious thyroid and diabetes related events in pregnancy are more common…
Severe pre-eclampsia and hypertensive crises
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are one of the leading causes of peripartum morbidity and mortality globally. Hypertensive disease in pregnancy is associated with a spectrum of severity, ranging from mild…
Managing haematological disorders during pregnancy
The management of patients with pre-existing haematological diseases during pregnancy can be particularly challenging. The potential maternal and foetal toxicities from treatment regimens including chemotherapy for malignant haematological disorders mean…
Neurological disorders
Neurological conditions during pregnancy can be pregnancy related or can be caused by exacerbation of pre-existing neurological disorders. Knowledge of pre-existing epilepsy or myasthenia gravis in women of childbearing age…
Cardiovascular Disorders in Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of complications in pregnancy worldwide and the number of patients who develop cardiac problems during pregnancy is increasing. This review summarises recent literature…
Maternal mortality and morbidity: Epidemiology of intensive care admissions in pregnancy
Maternal mortality reviews are used globally to assess the quality of health-care services. With the decline in the number of maternal deaths, it has become difficult to derive meaningful conclusions…
Provision of critical care services for the obstetric population
Management of the peripartum patient is a challenging aspect of critical care that requires consideration of both the physiological changes associated with pregnancy as well as the well-being of the…
Alterations in physiology and anatomy during pregnancy
Pregnant women undergo profound anatomical and physiological changes so that they can cope with the increased physical and metabolic demands of their pregnancies. The cardiovascular, respiratory, haematological, renal, gastrointestinal and…
Perinatal Mental Health: Guidance for the Obstetrician-Gynaecologist – Multiple Choice Questions for Vol. 28, No. 1
1. What percentage of US adults use complementary and alternative medicine therapies (CAM) treatments each year? a) 10% b) 20% c) 30% d) 40% e) 50% 2. Which of the…
