Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 infected pregnancy: a case report

Authors

  • Nagashree Undinti Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Apollo Women’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Charumathi R. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Apollo Women’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Rama Narasimhan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Apollo Women’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Neetu Mariam Alex Department of Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205801

Keywords:

COVID-19, Maternal fetal surveillance, Chest CT, Mechanical ventilation

Abstract

Corona virus 2019 is an emerging disease with a rapid increase in cases and deaths. Limited data is available about its progress and consequences in pregnancy. We present clinical challenges and potential strategies for optimal materno fetal surveillance by a case report on how we successfully managed a COVID -19 infected elderly primigravida with twin gestation and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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2020-12-26

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