The value of chest ultrasound along with inflammatory biomarkers in the management of pneumonia in a non-compliant pregnant woman

Authors: Giannella, Luca¹; Catania, Alberto²; Provaroni, Angelo¹; Cerami, Lillo Bruno¹; Chesi, Giuseppe²

Source: Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Volume 25, Number 9, September 2012 , pp. 1830-1832(3)

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Abstract:

During pregnancy, one of the possible complications is pneumonia. Early recognition as well as a timely and appropriate therapy is very important to prevent cardio-respiratory failure which may promote premature birth, low birth weight and miscarriage. In pregnancy, a chest X-ray is not contraindicated but may create a considerable state of maternal anxiety. We report a case of pneumonia in a pregnant woman managed with chest ultrasound and laboratory examinations because the patient refused a chest x-ray for fear of a possible fetal harm. This case is paradigmatic of an unusual but effective approach to pneumonia in pregnancy.

Keywords: Chest ultrasound; pneumonia; pregnancy; plasmatic procalcitonin

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/14767058.2012.664195

Affiliations: 1: 1Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cesare Magati Hospital, Scandiano, Reggio Emilia, Italy 2: 2Division of Internal Medicine, Cesare Magati Hospital, Scandiano, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Publication date: 2012-09-01

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