Current Perspectives on Maternal Critical Care

Abstract

(Anaesthesia. 2023;78(6):758–769) Progress made in reducing maternal mortality rates is plateauing. Projections indicate that maternal mortality rates will reach nearly twice the sustainable development goal of the World Health Organization by 2030. While the reasons for the lack of progress are complex and include factors such as changing maternal demographics and socioeconomic disparities, addressing maternal morbidity is a necessary component of achieving a continuous decrease in maternal mortality. Maternal critical care is an emerging area in obstetrics that will play a crucial role in improving outcomes in maternal morbidity. The recommendations are based on a study in the United Kingdom. However, these principles are likely to be broadly applicable.