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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    • The 1992 adult definition of sepsis and septic shock is inadequate for pregnant and peripartum women due to altered clinical presentations.
    • Maternal sepsis poses significant risks, contributing to morbidity and mortality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify causative factors of sepsis in pregnant and peripartum women.
    • To inform prevention strategies and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective medical record review of 22 women diagnosed with sepsis post-admission.
    • Study conducted in the labor and delivery unit of a large urban hospital.

    Main Results:

    • Common diagnoses included urinary tract infections, endometritis, chorioamnionitis, and wound infections.
    • Predominant causative agents were Escherichia coli (E. coli), group B streptococcus (GBS), and group A streptococcus.
    • Key symptoms were hypothermia/hyperthermia and tachycardia; lab findings included abnormal white blood cell counts and elevated lactate.
    • Sixty-four percent of sepsis patients were readmitted postpartum; 41% delivered via cesarean.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings support the development of nursing care protocols for maternal sepsis.
    • Early identification tools and risk assessment are crucial for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
    • Educating new mothers and families on early warning signs is vital for timely medical intervention.