Respiratory failure in pregnant women infected by Swine-Origin influenza A (H1N1)

Two pregnant women developed acute respiratory distress syndrome from Swine‐Origin influenza A (H1H1) virus. They were put on mechanical ventilation. We discussed the issues that face obstetricians and intensive care physicians in such situations.

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 2010-06, Vol.50 (3), p.294-296
Main Authors: ANG, Luan Thiam, GANDHI, Kalpesh, QIN, Yu-Hong Victoria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Influenza A
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
Influenza, Human - therapy
Influenza, Human - virology
Obstetrics
oseltamivir
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - therapy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - virology
Pregnancy Outcome
Respiration, Artificial
Respiratory distress syndrome
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - therapy
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - virology
respiratory failure
Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy
Respiratory Insufficiency - virology
Swine-Origin influenza A (H1N1)
Ventilation
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Summary:Two pregnant women developed acute respiratory distress syndrome from Swine‐Origin influenza A (H1H1) virus. They were put on mechanical ventilation. We discussed the issues that face obstetricians and intensive care physicians in such situations.
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/j.1479-828X.2010.01151.x