23 – Oxygen Therapy during Pregnancy
Abstract Oxygen was employed in the acute care setting for the first time in 1885; but it was not until the twentieth century that discoveries related to its physiological effects…
25 – Mechanical Ventilation in Pregnancy
Abstract Respiratory failure is an uncommon complication of pregnancy, affecting only 0.1% of pregnant women; however, it is one of the main indications for intensive care unit (ICU) admission of…
24 – Airway Management in Pregnancy
Abstract Airway management and difficult endotracheal intubation in the pregnant woman require unique considerations that differ from other patient populations. While most pregnant women deliver without the need for airway…
22 – Biological and Immunosuppressive Respiratory Therapy in Pregnancy
Abstract Before prescribing in pregnancy it is important to understand the potential pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic changes of medications related to physiological changes in pregnancy, e.g. increased plasma volume, increased renal…
21 – Respiratory Drug Therapy in Pregnancy
Abstract Prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding requires a thoughtful approach, considering maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology, and the pharmacokinetics of the prescribed drug. This chapter aims to familiarize the reader…
20 – Radiological Imaging of the Chest in Pregnancy
Abstract Respiratory diseases in pregnancy such as pneumonia or thromboembolic disease are relatively common, and thoracic imaging can be crucial to the diagnosis. Radiologic modalities are subdivided into ionizing or…
19 – Tobacco Smoking in Pregnancy
Abstract The focus of this chapter is on the most common type of tobacco use – cigarette smoking (smoking) – which involves burning tobacco and inhaling the products of this…
18 – Pregnancy-Associated Pulmonary Oedema
Abstract Pulmonary oedema (PED) is an accumulation of fluid in the lung interstitium and alveoli. PED is typically divided into cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic mechanisms. Cardiogenic PED, or congestive heart failure,…
17 – Amniotic Fluid Embolism Syndrome
Abstract Amniotic fluid embolism syndrome (AFES) is one of the most devastating and catastrophic events unique to pregnancy that can occur during gestation, during labour and delivery, or in the…
16 – Dyspnoea of Pregnancy
Abstract Dyspnoea is a common complaint in pregnant women, and may occur as a result of the physiological changes in pregnancy or due to cardio-respiratory disease. A prospective observational study…
