Respiratory Disease in Pregnancy

Respiratory Disease in Pregnancy

Description

Respiratory diseases affect a large proportion of the population and can cause complications when associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy induces profound anatomical and functional physiological changes in the mother, and subjects the mother to pregnancy-specific respiratory conditions.

Reviewing respiratory conditions both specific and non-specific to pregnancy, the book also addresses related issues such as smoking and mechanical ventilation. Basic concepts for the obstetrician are covered, including patient history, physiology and initial examinations.

Topics such as physiological changes during pregnancy and placental gas exchange are discussed for the non-obstetrician. Guidance is practical, covering antenatal and post-partum care, as well as management in the delivery suite. An essential guide to respiratory diseases in pregnancy, this book is indispensable to both obstetricians and non-obstetric physicians managing pregnant patients.

About the Author

Stephen E. Lapinsky is the Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

Lauren A. Plante is Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia.

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