An assessment of baseline risk factors for peripartum maternal critical care interventions.
Adina Rachel Kern-GoldbergerLeslie MorozAlexander FriedmanStephanie PurischMary D'AltonCynthia Gyamfi-BannermanPublished in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)
In this cohort, women with cardiac disease, renal disease, connective tissue disease and preeclampsia spectrum disorders were at increased risk for critical care interventions. Obstetric providers should assess patient risk routinely, ensure appropriate maternal level of care, and create multidisciplinary plans to improve maternal safety and reduce risk.