Table 4.

Indications for hospitalization

Pregnant women with swine flu are four times more likely to be hospitalized

There is 3× increase risk of preterm delivery, 5× increase in still birth rate and increased risk of maternal death

Risk factors

Younger maternal age, Obesity, Asthmatic, other co-morbidities including Diabetes and heart disease

Black or other ethnic minorities

Delay in start of treatment with Anti-viral treatment

Risk factors for ICU admission

High fever > 38°C

Dyspnoea (Respiratory rate > 30/min)

Requirement of supplemental oxygen

Pneumonia on admission

Tachycardia

Altered conscious levels