Abstract
This case report presents a pregnant woman with acute starvation
ketoacidosis. Metabolic acidosis can be a consequence of acute
starvation in the third trimester of pregnancy. Maternal acidosis is a
medical emergency in which both mother and child are at risk for
significant morbidity and mortality. The problem of acute starvation
should be identified rapidly and the right treatment with substitution
should be given in time. When starvation has occurred, substituting
nutrients, intravenous glucose and
prevention of circulatory hypovolemia is recommended. In this case we
present warning symptoms, such as respiratory distress, and the severe
consequences of a maternal acidosis.
Keywords maternal acidosis, starvation ketoacidosis,
respiratory distress.