Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Oct 2020
ReviewPractical recommendations in the obstetrical patient with a COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 infection also affects obstetric patients. Regular obstetric care has continued despite the pandemic. Case series of obstetric patients have been published. ⋯ The protection and safety of professionals is a key point and in case of general anesthesia, so it is also recommended to call to the most expert anesthesiologist. Seriously ill patients should be recognized quickly and early, in order to provide them with the appropriate treatment as soon as possible. Susceptibility to thrombosis makes prophylactic anticoagulation a priority.