Abstract
Rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is a rare and often catastrophic complication in pregnancy. Maternal and fetal mortality in the spontaneous rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm during pregnancy have been reported as high as 75% and 95%, respectively.1,2 We present 2 patients with SAA rupture in pregnancy who were transported by our critical care transport program. Both patients were transported from the same 100-bed community hospital within a 25-month period. The implications for critical care transport are discussed.
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