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Eduard Jacobus Langenegger, Ph.D.

Head of Obstetric Critical Care Unit (OCCU)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Academic Hospital and Stellenbosch University

Professional Summary

I am Prof Eduard Jacobus Langenegger, my main focus is obstetric critical care and I am the head of a 7 bed obstetric critical care unit. I have significantly contributed to the

establishment and advancement of obstetric critical care services in South Africa. My work has led to substantial improvements in maternal morbidity and mortality rates.

Academic Qualifications

·          Ph.D. in Obstetric Critical Care, Stellenbosch University, 2016

·          Thesis: “Establishing an Obstetric Critical Care Unit in a South African Tertiary Hospital”

·          MD, MBcHB, MMed (O&G), Maternal Foetal Medicine

Employment History

·          Current: Head of the Obstetric Critical Care Unit (OCCU), Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University

·          Sub-specialist in Maternal Foetal Medicine, Tygerberg Hospital

Key Contributions in Obstetric Critical Care

·          Establishment of OCCU: I developed and implemented the obstetric critical care unit at Tygerberg Hospital, leading to a significant decrease in maternal morbidity and mortality.

·          H1N1/09 and COVID-19 Management: I led the response teams during the H1N1/09 and COVID-19 outbreaks, creating guidelines and protocols for managing pregnant patients with severe diseases.

·          Research and Publications: I have authored numerous articles on obstetric critical care, pre-eclampsia, and maternal health, contributing to national and international guidelines.

Research Interests

·          Pre-eclampsia: Investigating pathophysiology, biomarkers, and interventions in pre- eclampsia with severe features.

·          Obstetric Critical Care: Evidence-based management of patients with organ dysfunction in dedicated obstetric critical care units.

·          COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Researching the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women and developing vaccination strategies.

Selected Publications

·          I have published various research and review articles in the field of obstetric critical care, H1N1 and SARS-Cov-19 in pregnancy.

Teaching and Training

·          National and International Workshops: I have developed and led workshops on obstetric critical care, including the FIGO obstetric critical care workshop.

Professional Memberships

·          I am a member of various national and international societies in the field of obstetric medicine, critical care and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy