Trauma in the pregnant patient represents a significant burden of injury and mortality,
though it is infrequently encountered in daily practice, approximately one in 12 women …

Although pregnant trauma patients present infrequently to the emergency department (ED),
it is one of the most common contributors to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. 1–8 …

Background Trauma occurs in up to 8% of all pregnancies and is the leading non-obstetric
cause of maternal death. 1-5 The most common causes of injury in pregnancy are motor …

Trauma complicates approximately 5% of pregnancies. 1 Many factors, including
physiologic changes in pregnancy, concerns over radiation and medication effects on the …

The management of the traumatized pregnant patient is, unfortunately, common in the
practice of emergency medicine. Most injuries are caused by motor vehicle crashes, but …

When the creative miracle of pregnancy is threatened by the destructive force of trauma, an
emotional situation exists. Trauma care providers at all levels respond to the vulnerability of …

Each year in the United States, trauma causes a significant number of deaths and
complications in women of child-bearing age. The association of pregnancy and trauma is …

Trauma in pregnancy can range from a mild injury, such as a fall from standing height, to a
major injury, involving a penetrating injury or a high force motor vehicle collision. Providing …