ACOG - Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women With Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Low Risk • Refer patient for symptomatic care at home including hydration and rest • Monitor for development of any symptoms above and re-start algorithm if new symptoms present • Routine obstetric precautions Elevated Risk • Recommend she immediately seek care in an emergency department or equivalent unit that treats pregnant women. - • When possible, send patient to a setting where she can be isolated. • Notifying the facility that you are referring a PUI is recommended to minimize the chance of spreading infection to other patients and/or healthcare workers at the facility • Adhere to local infection control practices including personal protective equipment Moderate Risk • See patient as soon as possible in an ambulatory setting with resources to determine severity of illness. • When possible, send patient to a setting where she can be isolated. Clinical assessment for respiratory compromise includes physical examination and tests such as pulse oximetry, chest X-ray, or ABG as clinically indicated. • Pregnant women (with abdominal shielding) should not be excluded from chest CT if clinically recommended. #ACOG #Pregnant #COVID19 #Pregnancy #Obstetrics #Algorithm
