The pregnant trauma patient

Authors

  • D Nel University of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

The pregnant trauma patient poses some unique challenges. The well-being of two patients is at stake and even minor injury can lead to pregnancy losses. Physiological and anatomical differences have to be considered as well as the influence of imaging modalities and treatment on the developing foetus. Any woman of childbearing age who presents with trauma should be considered pregnant till pregnancy is ruled out by a definitive blood test or ultrasound.1

Author Biography

D Nel, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital University of the Witwatersrand

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Published

2018-05-28

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FCA Refresher Course