Successful neonatal outcome in 2 cases of maternal persistent vegetative state treated in a labor and delivery suite

Giuseppe Chiossi; Kristin Novic; Jennifer U Celebrezze; Ronald L Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.01.077

Successful neonatal outcome in 2 cases of maternal persistent vegetative state treated in a labor and delivery suite

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jul;195(1):316-22. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.01.077. Epub 2006 May 2.

Authors

Giuseppe Chiossi¹, Kristin Novic, Jennifer U Celebrezze, Ronald L Thomas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 16631100
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.01.077

Abstract

Two cases of maternal vegetative state after motor vehicle accidents are presented. Aggressive support allowed the prolongation of both pregnancies into the third trimester without neonatal compromise. After initial medical stabilization in intensive care unit environments, both patients were treated in a labor and delivery setting with consultative supports from various subspecialists.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Apgar Score
Brain Injuries / rehabilitation
Cellulitis / epidemiology
Comorbidity
Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic / epidemiology
Female
Fever / physiopathology
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Length of Stay
Male
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital
Persistent Vegetative State / epidemiology
Persistent Vegetative State / therapy*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology
Pregnancy Complications / therapy*
Pregnancy Outcome*
Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology
Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents