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.