Twin Transfusion Syndrome |
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| Authors: | KATHY GARDNER RNC BSN |
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| Institution: | Kathy Gardner is the perinatal research associate for the Department of Perinatal Medicine of the long Beach Memorial Medical Center Women's Hospital in Long Beach, California. She is a member of AWHONN (formerly NAACOG). |
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| Abstract: | Twin transfusion syndrome (TTS) is a rare, yet frequently fatal, complication of twin gestations. Recently published data demonstrate a reduction in the perinatal mortality rate associated with TTS from nearly 100% to 20-40%. This article explains the pathophysiology of TTS, newly described treatments, complications, and specific aspects of nursing care for patients with this complication of multiple gestation. |
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