Searching for a biochemical correlate of critical illness in obstetrics: a descriptive study of maternal lactate in patients presenting for acute care in pregnancy

Kern-Goldberger, Adina R.; Polin, Melanie; Bank, Tracy Caroline; D’Alton, Mary E.; Gyamfi-Bannerman, Cynthia; Moroz, Leslie

doi:10.1080/14767058.2020.1743667

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“…Blood gas analyser (RAPIDPoint 500e blood gas analyser, Siemens Healthineers) is used for measurements of pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, partial pressure of oxygen, electrolytes (ionised sodium, potassium, calcium), and lactate levels in the blood 38 . It has a short turnaround time and is particularly useful for severe sepsis 39 .…”

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Maternal special care unit in the delivery suite: experience from Prince of Wales Hospital

Hui¹,

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2022

Hong Kong Journal of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Midwifery

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This article summarises the history of the establishment of the first maternal special care (MSC) unit in Hong Kong. The authors highlight the use of obstetric early warning system, the levels of care for critically ill mothers, the equipment used in MSC, and the midwifery training in maternal critical care. The authors also present the statistics of MSC admissions at Prince of Wales Hospital from 2018 to 2020.

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