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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Sepsis presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in the obstetric population.
  • The pathophysiology of sepsis involves a complex, overactive inflammatory response that is not fully elucidated.
  • Current diagnostic criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis lack specific considerations for the physiological changes in pregnancy.

Discussion:

  • This article initiates a three-part series on sepsis and septic shock in pregnancy.
  • It delves into the proposed pathophysiology of sepsis and introduces updated definitions for sepsis and septic shock.
  • Understanding these new definitions and underlying mechanisms is vital for clinical practice.

Key Insights:

  • Pregnancy-specific criteria for sepsis are currently lacking.
  • Physiological adaptations during pregnancy complicate sepsis diagnosis.
  • Revised definitions aim to improve sepsis recognition in pregnant individuals.

Outlook:

  • Further research is needed to refine sepsis diagnostic criteria for pregnant and peripartum women.
  • Implementing updated definitions can enhance early sepsis identification and management.
  • This work serves as a foundation for improving sepsis outcomes in the obstetric population.