Trauma For Two-The Paramedic Review of Trauma in the Pregnant Patient

Ten Minute Medic · May 7, 2019 · 8m

Trauma has become the most frequent cause of death of the OB patient in the United States. Although maternal mortality due to other causes such as infection, hemorrhage, hypertension, and thromboembolism, has declined over the years, the number of maternal deaths due to penetrating trauma, suicide, homicide and motor vehicle accidents has risen steadily. Accidental injuries occur in 6 to 7 % of all pregnant patients. Penetrating trauma accounts for as many as 36 % of maternal deaths. In this podcast the student will: 1. review the statistics that deal with death of mother an baby after…