3. Dr Sujata Dalvi
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Mumbai
Gleneagles / Saifee / Bhatia / St Elizabeth Hospitals
Hon Clinical Associate
Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital
Treasurer Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society (MOGS)
Associate Editor of JOGI (Journal of Ob Gyn of India)
President Mumbai Menopause Society
Imm Past Secretary AMOGS (Association of Maharashtra Ob Gyn
Societies)
4. Panelists
Dr Komal Chavan
Dr Rahul Mayekar
Dr Preeti Lewis
Dr Pradnya Changede
Dr Prema Kania
Dr Pradnya Supe
Dr Reena Wani
Dr Tarini Taneja
5. DEFINITION
WHO defines Obstetric sepsis as Organ failure caused by infection
during pregnancy, childbirth, post abortion or post-partum period
Third most prevalent reason for maternal mortality
Physiological changes in pregnancy may mimic beginning of sepsis
which makes definitive diagnosis difficult
RCOG Greentop guidelines say that
SEPSIS ----infection + systemic manifestations of infection.
SEVERE SEPSIS---- sepsis+ sepsis induced organ dysfunction/ tissue
hypoperfusion
SEPTIC SHOCK----persistence of tissue hypoperfusion despite fluid
replacement
6. Clinical response arising from a
nonspecific insult, including >=2 of
the following:
o Temperature >= 38属C or <=36属C
o HR >= 90 beats/min
o Respirations >= 20/min, PC02< 32
o WBC count>=12,000/mm3 or
<=4,000/mm3 or >10% immature
neutrophils (Band Forms)
SIRS with a
presumed or
confirmed
infectious
process
Severe sepsis
with
persistent
refractory
hypo tension
Sepsis with >=1 sign of
organ failure
o Cardiovascular
o Renal
o Respiratory
o Hepatic
o Hematologic/ DIC
o CNS
o Metabolic acidosis
What is Sepsis?
A spectrum of body response and changes
SIRS Systemic
Inflammatory
Response
Syndrome
Bone RC, et al. Chest 1992;101:1644
Opal SM,et al. Crit Care Med 2000;28:S81; Levy M, et al. Crit Care Med
31:2003
9. RISK FACTORS FOR OBSTETRIC SEPSIS
Obesity
Impaired glucose tolerance/diabetes
Impaired immunity/ on immunosuppressive medication
Anaemia
Vaginal discharge
H/O Pelvic infection
H/O gr B streptococcal infection
Amniocentesis/ other invasive procedures
Cervical cerclage
PROM
GAS infection in close contacts / family members
Black or other minority ethnic gr origin
10. What is the pathophysiology
of obstetric sepsis?
11. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Common organisms involved are..
Ecoli
Klebsiella
Group A beta haemolytic streptococcus
GBS
Staphylococcus
Bacteroids
N.Gonorrhoea
C.Trachomatis
Cl. Welchi
Mycoplasma hominis
H.Influenzae
12. MECHANISM
These inflammatory mediators
Endothelial dysfunction
Increased vascular permeability
Myocardial suppression
Activation of coagulation cascade leading to DIC
13. EVOLUTION OF SEPSIS
In Early Stages of Sepsis
Released Vasoactive Mediators cause:
Vasodilation
Platelet Aggregation
Capillary Plugging
Endothelial Damage
resulting in
o Cellular Hypoxia
o Lactic Acidosis
o Worsening of Tissue Perfusion
In Late Stages of Sepsis
Poor tissue perfusion causes:
Decreased Vascular resistance
Decreased cardiac output
Vasoconstriction
Further decrease in tissue perfusion
End organ damage
Many cytokines cause global myocardial
dysfunction, which results in septic shock
14. What Should Prompt recognition of
Obstetric Sepsis
Clinical signs suggesting sepsis includes .pyrexia, hypothermia, tachycardia, tachypnoea, hypoxia,
hypotension, oliguria, impaired consciousness &failure to respond to tt. But these signs may not
always be present & are not related to severity of sepsis.
Regular observations of P/R, B.P, R/R Temp should be recorded on MODIFIED EARLY OBSTETRIC
WARNING SCORES ( MEOWS ) chart.
Disease progression may be more rapid than non-pregnant state.
Sepsis may cause Abdominal pain & tenderness.
Severe infection may result in Preterm Labour.
Toxic shock syndrome may produce confusing symptoms eg NVD, severe pain, watery discharge, rash.
16. Four pillars of septic shock management
1. Early recognition of shock state and
identification of source of infection
2. Resuscitation and rapid establishment of tissue
reperfusion
3. Providing support to failing organs
4. Source control including early adequate
antibiotics and drainage/ debridement
17. Prognosis in OBSTETRIC SEPSIS
SOFA score in Obstetrics..assesses the degree of organ
system dysfunction of a patientThis score has a score for six
major organs of the body.respiratory, cardiovascular,
hepatic, coagulation, CNS, renal ..Each organ received a score
ranging from 0 (normal ) to 4 ( most abnormal ) with
minimum SOFA score of 0 & maximum of 24
qSOFA score in pregnancy evaluates presence of 3 clinical
criteria: systolic BP <100.respiratory rate>22 & altered
mental status
18. Red flag symptoms of sepsis
High temperature
New onset of confusion or altered mental state
19. SEPSIS SIX CARE BUNDLE
GIVE 3
1OXYGENTitrate O2 to saturations of 94-98% or 88-
92% in chronic lung disease.
FLUIDS Start IV fluid resuscitation if hypovolaemia500
ml bolus of isotonic crystalloids over 15 min & 30ml/kg
reassessing signs of hypovolaemia.
ANTIMICROBIALSIV antibiotics according to local
guidelines.
20. TAKE 3
CULTURESTake blood cultures before starting antibiotics & consider source
control.
BLOODSLactate measurement , FBC ,U&E , LFT ,coag factors.
URINE OUTPUTAssess urine output & cathetrise..
GOLDEN HOUR OF SEPSIS---stresses the relation between timely initiation of
antibiotics & outcome each hour delay in Tt reduces sepsis survival by 7.6%.
21. Golden Hour of Sepsis
Golden hour of sepsis is the idea that starting
antibiotic treatment promptly can improve
outcomes
For each hour that treatment is delayed, sepsis
survival decreases by 7.6%
The golden hour refers to early recognition,
early administration of antibiotics, and early
reversal of shock state
22. Incidence
Sepsis leading cause of maternal mortality
morbidity
Pregnancy related sepsis 11 %
25 40 % maternal deaths - worldwide
Global National
WHO 4.4 % (puerperal sepsis alone in live births)
Severe sepsis acute organ dysfunction (MM 20 to
40 % - up to 60% if septic shock develops)
24. Pathophysiology - Sepsis
In Pregnancy
Maternal Immune system adaptation for
development of fetus may impair maternal system
to fight infection
Physiological Hyperventilation due to pregnancy
may cause respiratory alkalosis may not be able to
buffer metabolic acidosis caused by sepsis
Some of the physiological changes may mimic early
septic changes making diagnosis little difficult
31. Bundle of Care approach
Resuscitation bundle within first 6 hours
associated with reduced mortality from sepsis
Early recognition
Essential investigations / monitoring (culture UO
inv)
Essential treatment (O2 IV Fluids Antibiotics)
Sepsis 6 O2, blood culture, antibiotics, IV Fluids,
lactate Hb, UO
All within first 1 hour
32. Management
IV Fluids
Crystalloids primary choice
Initial 30 ml/kg ----- later 20 ml/kg
No improvement Sr lactate levels / hypotension
Shift to ICU
Broad spectrum antibiotics
Remove sepsis
Plan for Birth with ICU support
38. Delivery of Fetus
Decision complex
Source of infection gestational age fetal well-
being - maternal well being
Treat maternal status first stabalize
Fetal monitoring (gestational age)
Deliver where ?
40. Indications ICU transfer
Cardio-vascular
Respiratory
Renal
GI liver related
Neurological
Miscellaneous
41. Managing Maternal Sepsis
High degree of suspicion
Quick detect maternal deterioration (bed side)
Implement sepsis bundle immediately
Fluid resuscitation Antibiotics Investigations (lactate) O2
UO neck-line
Once stabilized find source of infection
Anticipate prevent adverse pregnancy outcome
42. SEPTIC ABORTION
Septic abortion is a serious infection of the uterus that occurs during, shortly
before, or after an abortion or miscarriage.
It is uncommon but may be life threateningfatality rate 0.4-0.6/100000 first
trimester pregnancy losses.S/SRise in temp.,leukocytosis, lower abdominal
tenderness,cervical tenderness & purulent vaginal discharge.
Infection goes from endometrium---myometrium---parametrium---peritoneum.
Cause is polymicrobial
43. Septic Abortion ??
GRADE 1.Infection localised to uterus.
GRADE 2.Infection spreads beyond uterus to
parametrium, tubes, ovaries, pelvic peritoneum.
GRADE 3Generalised peritonitis, endotoxic shock,
jaundice, acute renal failure
Preventive Measures:
Access to effective & acceptable contraception
Access to safe legal abortion
Appropriate medical management of abortion
44. Take Home Message
Sepsis leading cause maternal mortality / morbidity
Pregnant women more susceptible
Physiological changes mimic changes delays diagnosis
& optimal treatment
Identification pathogens with proper antibiotics
main key
Removal of source of infection important