Title
Optimal Management During Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Cesarean Section: An Educational Module
Date of this Version
12-6-2021
Document Type
DNP Project
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a lifelong multisystem autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of autoantibodies that are directed against nuclear antigens. The disease is the most common type of lupus that has a heterogeneous presentation, and an affinity for the female gender with a peak onset in normative childbearing years. It becomes important for anesthesia providers to understand the potential complications that they may encounter during the obstetric management of this population, during cesarean sections. Recommendations that address the disease’s heterogeneous presentation and effect on the parturient organ systems provide a template for anesthesia providers during the perioperative management of the obstetric SLE patient.
Recommended Citation
Bennett, Alicia Marie, "Optimal Management During Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Cesarean Section: An Educational Module" (2021). Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing Student Projects. 36.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cnhs-studentprojects/36