30: Perioperative Care of the Pregnant Woman



BOX 30.1

Assessment and planning for the pregnant patient


  • Stage of pregnancy
  • Blood pressure
  • Adequate oxygenation
  • Prevention of gastric regurgitation
  • Preventing DVT
  • Positioning requirements
  • CO2 setting for insufflations
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Uterine activity
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Pain management




References


Burlingame B (2009) Pregnant patients undergoing surgery. AORN Journal 89(2): 405–406.


D’Alessio JG and Ramanathan J

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