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Journal of Women's Health Care

Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

ISSN: 2167-0420

+44-7360-538437

Wafaa Ali Hassan

Wafaa Ali Hassan

71111 Assiut
Egypt

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  • Research Article
    Impact of Intensive Care Management of Life Threatening Asthma on Feto-Maternal Outcome
    Author(s): Wafaa Ali Hassan, Atef Darwish and Zin A ZarehWafaa Ali Hassan, Atef Darwish and Zin A Zareh

    Background: The pregnant patient with medical complications represents a unique challenge to the intensive care specialist and often requires the management expertise of several subspecialists. Aim: to evaluate the impact of intensive care management on the maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant women with life threatening asthma. Patients and methods: Twenty six obstetric patients with life threatening asthma admitted to the maternal intensive care unit (MICU) of Woman′s Health Hospital during a 2-year Period from January 2010 through May 2012 were included in this study. Data collected included asthma history, ICU management, maternal and fetal outcome. Results: All patients had history of persistent asthma (mild 27%, moderate 50%, severe 13%); most were receiving inhaled β agonist and corticosteroid .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000144

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