Maternal sepsis and septic shock
A Chebbo, S Tan, C Kassis, L Tamura… - Critical care …, 2016 - criticalcare.theclinics.com
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in the intensive care unit (ICU) and a common cause of
morbidity and mortality worldwide. 1, 2 Sepsis is also recognized as one of the major factors
accounting for admission of pregnant patients to the ICU and for maternal death. Multiple
studies over the years have documented an increase in the awareness of the precipitating
factors and risks for sepsis in this special population. 3–10 The causative organisms, timing,
prophylactic methods, and preventive strategies have been reviewed. Factors associated …
morbidity and mortality worldwide. 1, 2 Sepsis is also recognized as one of the major factors
accounting for admission of pregnant patients to the ICU and for maternal death. Multiple
studies over the years have documented an increase in the awareness of the precipitating
factors and risks for sepsis in this special population. 3–10 The causative organisms, timing,
prophylactic methods, and preventive strategies have been reviewed. Factors associated …
