Prevención y manejo de casos sospechosos o confirmados de covid-19 en mujeres embarazadas.

Abstract

Background: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly contagious, has caused many deaths, despite a relatively low overall fatality rate; the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on pregnancy is still under study. Objective: Determine the prevention and management in suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 care in pregnant women for a timely medical. Materials and methods: The study corresponds to a bibliographic review of scientific articles in quartiles one and two in databases such as: Pubmed, Cochrane, Elsevier, published in the last five years and in high impact scientific journals. Results: 20 scientific articles were obtained from the different digital search platforms, the review of the review that isolation, antimicrobial coverage, oxygenation, fluid management, fetal lung maturation and venous-thromboembolic prophylaxis are the most important aspects to highlight within the maternal management in patients with COVID-19; while preventive measures are based on the creation of follow-up programs that will carry out a good prenatal control with the lowest possible risk of in-hospital exposure. Conclusion: The pregnant population deserves special care that will improve maternal well-being and survival rate during this pandemic, in addition to ensuring that all women have access to safe maternity services in these unusual times.