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. 2021 Mar;14(1):46-49.
doi: 10.1177/1753495X19889451. Epub 2019 Dec 6.

Postpartum collapse

Adam Morton  1
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Postpartum collapse

Adam Morton. Obstet Med. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

Abrupt deterioration in the mother's condition may occur postpartum as a result of a broad array of conditions, many of them rare. Maternal survival depends on aggressive resuscitation, rapid precise diagnosis and the institution of disease-targeted therapy. Additionally there may be implications for any future pregnancy. A case of sudden maternal collapse postpartum is presented, the differential diagnosis is discussed, and the management plan and outcome for a subsequent pregnancy reviewed.

Keywords: Critical care; anaphylaxis; cardiovascular; pregnancy complications; puerperal disorders.

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Declaration of conflicting interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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