No. 225-Management Guidelines for Obstetric Patients and Neonates Born to Mothers With Suspected or Probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

OBJECTIVE

This document summarizes the limited experience of SARS in pregnancy and suggests guidelines for management.

OUTCOMES: Cases reported from Asia suggest that maternal and fetal outcomes are worsened by SARS during pregnancy.

EVIDENCE: Medline was searched for relevant articles published in English from 2000 to 2007. Case reports were reviewed and expert opinion sought.

VALUES: Recommendations were made according to the guidelines developed by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.

SPONSORS: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.