Question 212 · LEK · Abdominal trauma in pregnancy
In the case of multiorgan injuries in pregnant women:
- A. the best treatment method of the foetus is ”intensive” resuscitation of the mother.
- B. the foetus may be in the acute life-threatening condition despite the fact that no or only slight symptoms occur in the mother.
- C. the examination of choice to assess the mother’s abdominal cavity and the condition of the foetus is an ultrasonography.
- D. all necessary clinical radiological examinations should be performed regardless of the risk related to foetal irradiation.
- E. all of the above are correct.
Hint
Check each statement against ATLS principles for trauma in pregnancy — is any of them actually wrong?
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