Electronic Resource
Oxford, UK
:
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Journal of obstetric, gynecologic and neonatal nursing
24 (1995), S. 0
ISSN:
1552-6909
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
The incidence of maternal mortality related to sepsis has decreased during the past 2 decades because of the availability of broad spectrum antibiotics and advances in critical care. However, sepsis continues to account for approximately 7.6% of maternal deaths in the United States. This article focuses on intraamniotic infection as a source of maternal sepsis. Common causative pathogens, typical sources of sepsis, and related pathophysiology are reviewed. Nursing and medical management strategies are included. A case study is presented to illustrate the typical clinical course from infection, to bacteremia, sepsis, and septic shock.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1995.tb02393.x
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