Emerging Threats
SMFM is monitoring the various emerging threats below. We will continue to provide helpful resources for clinicians and patients. Please check back frequently for any new information.
SMFM Alert: Intravenous Fluid Shortage (Updated: October 10, 2024)
Healthcare professionals and institutions should be aware of a probable intravenous (IV) fluid supply shortage in the US due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. This Alert provides opportunities for IV fluid conservation efforts in this scenario and future potential shortages. Please note that these recommendations are temporary and in an emergent setting. SMFM will continue to monitor this situation and provide updated information as needed.
Additional Resources:
SMFM Resources:
- SMFM Consult series #37: Diagnosis and antenatal management of congenital cytomegalovirus infection (June 2016)
- Patient Handout
- Patient Education
Partner Resources:
Learning Opportunities
Climate-related exposures and pregnancy health: a focus on heat and diagnosing heat-related illness
Dr. Blair Wylie presents the MFM Fellow Lecture: Climate-related Exposures and Pregnancy Health: A Focus on Heat and Diagnosing Heat-related Illness.
Heat and Health: Managing Heat Exposure During Pregnancy
In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Janine Rhodes discusses the critical topic of managing pregnancy during extreme heat with guests Dr. Sarah Boudova and Dr. Romeo Galang. They delve into the physiological impacts of heat on pregnant individuals, potential adverse outcomes, and practical strategies for healthcare providers to support their patients. The conversation also covers the CDC's CHIL’D OUT Questionnaire, the importance of staying hydrated, and considerations for medication management in high temperatures.
Partner Resources
Updated October 23, 2024.