5 – Gas Exchange across the Placenta
Abstract The placenta develops alongside the embryo and fetus and is responsible for fetal gas exchange and nutrition. The placenta also has important immune and endocrine functions and thus undertakes…
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8 – Cystic Fibrosis in Pregnancy
Abstract Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that results in a multisystem disease. CF most…
7 – Asthma in Pregnancy
Abstract Asthma is a heterogeneous disease defined by various respiratory complaints and can present in all age groups. Its hallmarks are variable airflow limitation and chronic airway inflammation. With disease…
6 – Pulmonary Infections in Pregnancy
Abstract Infections of the respiratory tract are a common cause of maternal morbidity. Physiological and immunological changes that occur in pregnancy may contribute to a higher incidence, morbidity and mortality…
4 – Cardiopulmonary Physiological Alterations in Pregnancy
Abstract Multisystem physiological changes in pregnancy are designed to provide for the increase in metabolic demand from the growing fetoplacental unit, the developing uterus and other maternal adaptations. Basal oxygen…
3 – Approach to Common Respiratory Problems in Pregnancy
Abstract A large range of pulmonary and cardiac diseases may affect pregnant patients. The most common causes include acute viral respiratory infections, chronic pulmonary or cardiac conditions and bacterial pneumonia….
1 – Respiratory Physiology and Terminology
Abstract Respiratory physiology involves a number of areas, all of which are complex. These areas include the structure and function of the lung, the mechanics of breathing, gas exchange within…
2 – Pulmonary Assessment in Pregnancy
Abstract Pulmonary assessment during pregnancy is similar to that of the non-pregnant patient. During pregnancy, there are a number of new symptoms, many of which are physiological, but others may…
12: Complicated labour and delivery
CHAPTER 12Complicated labour and delivery Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Recognise and describe the management of complications in the first, second and third stages…
13: Emergencies after delivery
CHAPTER 13Emergencies after delivery Learning outcomes After reading this chapter, you will be able to define, identify and describe the pre‐hospital management of: Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) Secondary PPH Trauma…
