Incidence and clinical profiles of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnant women: A single-centre cohort study from Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information regarding the incidence and characteristics of COVID-19 pneumonia amongst pregnant women is scarce.

Methods

Single-centre experience with 32 pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 between March 5 to April 5, 2020 at Madrid, Spain.

Findings

COVID-19 pneumonia was diagnosed in 61·5% (32/52) women. Only 18·7% (6/32) had some underlying condition (mostly asthma). Supplemental oxygen therapy was required in 18 patients (56·3%), with high-flow requirements in six (18·7%). Eight patients (25·0%) fulfilled the criteria for acute distress respiratory syndrome. Invasive mechanical ventilation was required in two patients (6·2%). Tocilizumab was administered in five patients (15·6%). Delivery was precipitated due to COVID-19 in three women (9·4%). All the

SUBMITTER: San-Juan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7295514 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature