Early Acute Respiratory Support for Pregnant Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection
Luis D. Pacheco, Antonio F. Saad, George R. Saade
Abstract
The present coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting pregnant patients worldwide. Although it appears that the severity of disease is reduced in pregnant patients, some are likely to develop severe disease. Our objective is to summarize the basic initial respiratory support interventions recommended for pregnant patients with infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicCoronavirusDiseaseRespiratory systemRespiratory diseaseSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PregnancyBetacoronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakIntensive care medicineSeverity of illnessVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)LungOutbreakGeneticsBiologyCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsNeonatal Respiratory Health Research