The unexpected in the expecting: Anesthesia for penetrating trauma on a COVID-19 suspect parturient: A case report.
- Author:
Alexandra Nina C. ODI
;
Joemar A. TE
- Publication Type:Case report
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2022;56(18):62-68
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
Physical trauma significantly influences pregnancy outcomes leading to feto-maternal morbidity or mortality. A 20-year-old G1P0 (33 weeks 4/7 days AOG) COVID- 19 suspect was accidentally impaled by a falling metal rod while aboard her electric scooter. This paper highlights the peculiarities of anesthetizing a parturient with an impaled foreign body in the abdominal cavity while ensuring the well-being of the fetus amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.