Abstract
Approximately 1 in 500 pregnancies develop complications requiring mechanical ventilatory support, the majority of episodes occurring postpartum. While uncommon, the situation of a pregnant woman requiring ventilatory support for respiratory failure is very concerning. Delivery of the fetus is often considered, either to improve maternal well-being or due to concerns for the fetus. Little data exist to guide physicians in these decisions.
Highlights
1 in 500 pregnancies develop complications requiring mechanical ventilatory support, the majority of episodes occurring postpartum
We identified nine women who delivered while ventilated for respiratory failure
All deliveries were by Cesarean section except one
Summary
1 in 500 pregnancies develop complications requiring mechanical ventilatory support, the majority of episodes occurring postpartum. The situation of a pregnant woman requiring ventilatory support for respiratory failure is very concerning. Delivery of the fetus is often considered, either to improve maternal well-being or due to concerns for the fetus. Little data exist to guide physicians in these decisions
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