Trauma in pregnancy, what if ...?

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1993 Feb;11(1):207-24.

Abstract

Pregnancy produces unique physical and physiologic changes. These changes alter, sometimes significantly, the presentation of trauma pathology. This article examines some of the unusual findings and controversies surrounding injury during pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / therapy
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fetal Distress / diagnosis
  • Fetal Monitoring
  • Fetomaternal Transfusion / diagnosis
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Placenta / injuries
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*
  • Uterine Contraction
  • Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis
  • Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / therapy
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis