
pmid: 18287898
Although burn injuries during pregnancy are considered relatively rare, the exact incidence is not known. Multiple factors influence morbidity and mortality resulting from burn injuries during pregnancy. These factors include the depth and size of the burn, the woman's underlying health and age, and the estimated gestational age of the fetus. Associated inhalation injury and development of other significant secondary complications also influence maternal and fetal outcomes. Successful burn care requires a team approach in which almost every healthcare discipline is represented. Initial care is almost always provided by a specially trained emergency medical team in an out-of-hospital setting. During this phase, the ability of the team to communicate with emergency hospital personnel facilitates appropriate clinical management at the scene. In addition, continued communication regarding the woman's status and responses to treatment allows critical care specialists within the hospital to ensure that necessary personnel and resources are available when the patient arrives. From the time the pregnant woman is admitted to a hospital for additional acute and critical care through the extensive process of rehabilitation from burn injuries, providing care often evokes strong emotions and requires specialized skills to achieve the most positive outcomes.
Patient Care Team, Critical Care, Communication, Incidence, Pregnancy Outcome, Delivery, Obstetric, Pregnancy Complications, Injury Severity Score, Maternal Mortality, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Neonatal Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Humans, Female, Morbidity, Burns, Fetal Monitoring, Emergency Treatment, Maternal-Child Nursing
Patient Care Team, Critical Care, Communication, Incidence, Pregnancy Outcome, Delivery, Obstetric, Pregnancy Complications, Injury Severity Score, Maternal Mortality, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Neonatal Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Humans, Female, Morbidity, Burns, Fetal Monitoring, Emergency Treatment, Maternal-Child Nursing
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