The incidence, characteristics, management and outcomes of anaphylaxis in pregnancy: a population-based descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of anaphylaxis in pregnancy and describe the management and outcomes in the UK.

Design

A population-based descriptive study using the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS).

Setting

All consultant-led maternity units in the UK.

Population

All pregnant women who had anaphylaxis between 1 October 2012 and 30 September 2015. Anaphylaxis was defined as a severe, life-threatening generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction.

Methods

Prospective case notification using UKOSS.

Main outcome measures

Maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, neonatal mortality and severe neonatal morbidity.

Results

There were 37 confirmed cases of anaphylaxis in pregnancy, giving an estimated

SUBMITTER: McCall SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6033185 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature