Wendy Pollock: "Caring for pregnant women with COVID-19 in the ICU - Part A: 'Epidemiology & Physiology'"

This lecture will provide an overview of the physiological adaptions of pregnancy pertinent to critical care management. Our understanding of COVID-19 in pregnancy and the effects on the mother and baby will be summarised. Key elements of the care of pregnant women in ICU, including mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, assessment of fetal wellbeing and medical treatment will be discussed.