Zin A Zareh
Egypt
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»
