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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Pulmonology

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  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is infrequently encountered in pregnant individuals.
  • Causes are diverse, including obstetric complications (e.g., amniotic fluid embolism, preeclampsia) and non-obstetric factors (e.g., sepsis, pneumonia, trauma).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key considerations for managing pregnant patients with ARDS.
  • To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary communication and appropriate ventilatory strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of obstetric and non-obstetric causes of ARDS in pregnancy.
  • Discussion of essential management principles, including mechanical ventilation.
  • Evaluation of adjunctive therapies and advanced support strategies.

Main Results:

  • Effective ARDS management hinges on seamless communication between obstetrics and critical care teams.
  • Mechanical ventilatory support is a cornerstone of treatment.
  • Pharmacological agents (nitric oxide, corticosteroids) and extracorporeal life support offer complementary benefits, particularly in severe ARDS.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and tailored mechanical ventilation are crucial for managing ARDS in pregnancy.
  • Advanced interventions like extracorporeal life support can be life-saving in severe, refractory cases.