Respiratory decompensation due to COVID-19 requiring postpartum extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
2021
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly spread since its emergence in December 2019, and has been associated with severe morbidity and mortality This report includes an in-depth discussion on the unique challenges that the obstetrical population provides when considering optimal management strategy We describe our approach to a preterm patient with high clinical suspicion for COVID-19 whose condition turned critical in the postpartum state Differences in physiology during pregnancy, and goals for reducing both maternal and fetal risks, provide challenges when considering intensive care management, delivery timing, and method of delivery
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