RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN PREGNANCY
Abstract
Abstract : Pneumonia with respiratory failure in pregnancy is
associated with poor maternal and foetal outcome. Here we
present a case of pneumonia in pregnancy treated with
mechanical ventilation. With appropriate ventilatory support
she delivered an alive healthy baby and she recovered
completely after 5 days of ventilator support.
Keyword :type1 respiratory failure, pregnancy.
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