A Case Study of Surviving Puerperal Group A Sepsis

ConclusionThe occurrence of GAS sepsis remains low. However, given the combination of relative rarity and atypical presentation, recognition is frequently a stumbling block to treatment. Therefore, special attention to the identification of the atypical symptoms associated with GAS sepsis is important due to the high risk of associated mortality. It is recommended that pregnant and postpartum women who present with atypical symptoms be evaluated with consideration of eliminating GAS infection from the differential before seeking other causes. Nurses are the front‐line staff caring for childbearing women and need to be aware of the threat of GAS sepsis. If we improve awareness, early recognition, and rapid treatment, lives can be saved.
Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Childbearing Source Type: research