COVID19 and pregnancy- Two lives at risk

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is an infectious disease with rapid and efficient human-to-human transmission. Pregnancy is relatively an immunocompromised state, which makes it more vulnerable to infections, thus corona virus infection can be hazardous to both mothers and their fetuses. The management of parturients infected with COVID- 19 requires special considerations, including caring for critically ill pregnant and postpartum women to protecting health care workers from exposure. Therefore preparation and awareness regarding anesthetic management of pregnant women with COVID 19 is paramount. The goal of this review is to update the anesthesiologists caring for parturients during this pandemic and opt for best clinical practice for management of such patients, when evidence is limited.