2007
DOI: 10.1007/s00404-007-0489-z
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Amniotic fluid embolism managed with success during labour: report of a severe clinical case and review of literature

Abstract: Amniotic fluid embolism or anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy is a life-threatening condition. Diagnosis is one of the exclusion. Its management is very difficult and requires quick management and cooperation of physicians from different specialties.

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“…Since 70% of AFE events occur in labor and delivery, what would otherwise be an uncomplicated process can quickly become a complex and difficult resuscitation. 13,14,16 Initial management includes therapy similar to other significant embolic events. 14,15 The incidence of AFE is 1 in 800 to 1 in 8,000 with a high mortality, comprising the etiology of 10% of maternal deaths.…”
Section: Unique Aspects Of Pulmonary Emboli: Varietiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since 70% of AFE events occur in labor and delivery, what would otherwise be an uncomplicated process can quickly become a complex and difficult resuscitation. 13,14,16 Initial management includes therapy similar to other significant embolic events. 14,15 The incidence of AFE is 1 in 800 to 1 in 8,000 with a high mortality, comprising the etiology of 10% of maternal deaths.…”
Section: Unique Aspects Of Pulmonary Emboli: Varietiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Medical and nursing staff members should quickly establish a large‐bore peripheral IV catheter, a central venous pressure catheter, a pulmonary artery catheter, and a peripheral arterial line. Gathering additional resources and manpower from the anesthesia and critical care staffs will help support the resuscitation team during this emergency 36,37 . Transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is often necessary to evaluate cardiac function and to guide treatment, along with a 12‐lead ECG 3 .…”
Section: Afe In the Perioperative Settingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, cryoprecipitate contains both fibrinogen and fibronectin, which facilitate the removal of cellular and particulate matter from the blood via the reticuloendothelial (ie, the mononuclear phagocyte) system 33,42 . Thrombocytopenia can be treated with the administration of platelets 36 …”
Section: Afe In the Perioperative Settingmentioning
confidence: 99%
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