Septic Shock in Pregnancy Caused by Acute Chorioamnionitis: Diagnosis, Surgical Selection, and Hemodynamic Therapy

Abstract

Chorioamnionitis as an infectious disease that could cause sepsis in pregnancy which can be life threatening to both the mother and fetus. It needs early recognition and comprehensive management. In this paper, we report a case of septic shock caused by chorioamnionitis (39-year-old woman, 25 weeks pregnant), who received a successful multidisciplinary treatment (MDT) from gynaecology and obstetrics, critical care medicine, and anesthesiology including antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, intensive care, and an emergency operation. From this case, we discuss clinical features, treatment timing, and methods of critical care for sepsis in pregnant woman.