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Caitlin A Bradley1,2, Gang Chen1, Joanna Schindler1
1Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA.
Cureus
|March 18, 2025
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in antepartum patients identified heart failure and preeclampsia, guiding critical care. This case highlights POCUS
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Background:
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) impacts perioperative care but its use in antepartum patients is undescribed.
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy presents unique challenges.
- Respiratory distress in pregnancy requires prompt diagnosis and management.
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