Trauma in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Approach to the Mother and Fetus

Area of Science:

• Traumatology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Surgical Critical Care

Background:

• Trauma significantly impacts maternal and fetal health in the U.S.
• Evaluating pregnant trauma patients is complex and multidisciplinary.
• Interprofessional collaboration in trauma care can face challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a standardized fetal trauma survey.
• To enhance integration with Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocols.
• To improve reliability and collaboration in managing pregnant trauma patients.

Main Methods:

• Development of a standardized fetal trauma survey.
• Integration of the survey with established Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines.
• Presentation of a viewpoint on collaborative trauma care.

Main Results:

• The proposed survey offers a structured approach to fetal assessment in trauma.
• Seamless integration with ATLS aims to streamline the evaluation process.
• Standardization is expected to reduce misunderstandings and conflicts.

Conclusions:

• A standardized fetal trauma survey can optimize the multidisciplinary approach to pregnant trauma patients.
• Enhanced collaboration through standardized protocols leads to better trauma room experiences.
• This approach supports improved maternal and fetal outcomes in trauma settings.