Trauma and the Obstetric Patient: Collaboration in Care

: Management of the obstetric patient who suffers a traumatic injury is critically dependent o well-coordinated, integrated care. The injured pregnant woman's first presentation usually is to the emergency room. Although the first priority is the stabilization of pregnancy and active involvement of the obstetric team within the trauma and critical care settings enhances patient care and potentiates optimal outcome for the mother and fetus.