OB Case

Starting the night shift and this case came in 2 hours prior to my arrival: 25 yo G1P0 @ 39 week gestation, BMI 77, 210 kg, admitted for attempted IOL for fetal macrosomia and super morbid obesity. PMH: - Likely OSA, PSG scheduled in 3 weeks. Can lie flat and breathe comfortably if awake but sleeps on side at night due to waking up from obstruction. Worse since pregnancy. - Mild intermittent asthma, uses inhaler 1-2x every 2 weeks. Worse since being pregnant. - Chiari 1 malformation dx'd 2... OB Case
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