Table 5 Percentage of pregnant women with respiratory risk factors for pulmonary complications
Respiratory risk factors for pulmonary complications | % of patients (N. of patients) (94 cases) |
|---|---|
FVC < 50% of predicted value | 11.7% (11) |
Long-term NIV | 10.6% (10) |
Use of cough assistance techniques at home | 8.5% (8) |
PCF < 270 L/min | 8.5% (8) |
SpO2 < 95% at room air | 6.4% (6) |
Cobb angle ≥ 50° | 5.3% (5) |
Gilardeau dysphagia score > 1 | 5.3% (5) |
History of weak cough or recurrent respiratory illness | 4.2% (4) |
Diurnal or nocturnal hypercapnia (PaCO2 ≥ 50 mmHg) | 0 |
Central or obstructive apneas | 0 |