August 14, 2024

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #67: Maternal sepsis

Maternal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, and is a potentially preventable cause of maternal death. This Consult aims to summarize what is known about sepsis and provide guidance for the management of sepsis during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Most studies cited are from the nonpregnant population, but where available, pregnancy data are included. The following are the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recommendations: 

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SMFM Consult Series #47: Sepsis during pregnancy and the puerperium

Maternal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and is a preventable cause of maternal death. The purpose of this guideline is to summarize what is known about sepsis and to provide guidance for the management of sepsis in pregnancy and the postpartum period. The following are SMFM recommendations:

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Sepsis Primary Contact Update

As we announced during the May Learning Session, Clinical Initiative Manager Elizabeth Balskus is leaving the PQCNC team. Starting July 1st, Keith Cochran will be the primary point of contact for the Sepsis in Obstetric Care Initiative. Moving forward, please send Monthly Leadership Reports to qiadvisor@pqcnc.org