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Respiratory Physiology Changes During Pregnancy

RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY

Respiratory Physiology Changes During Pregnancy

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This video describes respiratory physiological changes during pregnancy. These physiological changes are important for pulmonologists and critical care physicians, as they directly impact the management of pregnant patients. Changes in oxygenation and ventilation have implications for taking care of critically ill pregnant patients, especially if they require mechanical ventilation.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe anatomical changes in the respiratory system during pregnancy
  • Describe functional changes in the respiratory system during pregnancy

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Creator

Amik Sodhi, MBBS, FCCP

Medical Director, Critical Care Services, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI