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Maternal Sepsis: Recognition, Treatment, and Escalation of Care

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief review of maternal sepsis and the supporting literature for recognition and management.

Recent Findings

Recent findings suggest that there is significant room for improvement in identifying patients at risk, expeditiously providing appropriate intervention, and developing action plans to best care for these patients and prevent morbidity and mortality.

Summary

Improved education and understanding of the unique presentation of sepsis during pregnancy may help to improve detection, timely treatment, and expedite appropriate transfer to higher levels of care.

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  • 16 January 2020

    The original version of this article contained two mistakes. In Table 2, under the ���MEW criteria��� heading, ���DBP < 100 mmHg��� should read ���DBP > 100 mmHg.��� The correct Table 2 is shown here.

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Naoum, E.E., Bauer, M.E. Maternal Sepsis: Recognition, Treatment, and Escalation of Care. Curr Anesthesiol Rep 9, 55–59 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-019-00310-7

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