L.A.V.O.E.: An Easy Mnemonic for the Initial Management of Sepsis in Obstetric Patients

Abstract

Maternal Sepsis remains as one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality between obstetric patients with the 11% of maternal deaths worldwide. It also contributes, to the increased risk of other common causes of maternal death such as hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, and thromboembolism. Despite of the recent advances in preventative strategies, diagnostic tools, antimicrobial therapy and laboratory tests, morbidity and mortality in pregnant population continued to increase over the years