Cardiopulmonary Considerations in Nonfatal Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Scott, Monte M.

doi:10.1001/jama.1963.03700120047007

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“…The clinical symptoms of AFE were de scribed in detail 40 years ago: sudden and profound shock, dyspnea, cyanosis, appre hension, seizures and the failure of rapid blood coagulation [3], By its symptoms the condition could therefore be diagnosed with confidence [3,[5][6][7][8][9], Findings on chest roent genograms and lung scans have also been proposed as evidence for AFE [10,11].…”

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Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Sweden, 1951–1980

Högberg

Joelsson²

1985

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the least frequent complications of parturition, but the most dangerous of all. 38 cases of fatal amniotic fluid embolism were diagnosed in Sweden during the years 1951–1980, i.e. 1 case for every 83,000 live births. The proportion of amniotic fluid embolism in maternal mortality as a whole increased from 1.2 to 16.5% during this period. Predisposing factors identified were gemini/polydyramnios, abruptio placentae, hypertonic labor, rupture of the birth canal, macrosomia, and obstetrical interventions such as administration of oxytocin and fundal pressure. The main symptoms were cardiovascular shock with right heart strain, and hemorrhage with pathologic proteolysis. Four cases of presumed amniotic fluid embolism with survival of the patient were diagnosed during the years 1972–1980-a case fatality rate of 66% (4/12).

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Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Sweden, 1951–1980

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Joelsson²

1985

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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“…Survival is rare. Only 14 cases of survival were found in the literature by Scott (18). Microscopic examination of the material found in the pulmonary vessels and alveolar capillaries shows bloodless mixtures of mucin, leukocytes, bile‐stained debris (meconium), epithelial cells, lanugo and granular detritus.…”

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Pulmonary Embolism: Modern Concepts and Diagnostic Techniques

Riccitelli

1970

J American Geriatrics Society

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The subject of pulmonary embolism is assuming ever-increasing importance, not only medically but legally. More than ever, the physician should have basic knowledge of the pathophysiology. This article outlines the modern concepts of the mechanisms involved and the etiologic factors. Pulmonary embolism is often difficult to diagnose. A thorough history and ph,ysical examination are fundamental, but there are several good diagnostic aids in the field of radiography, angiography, thermography, lung scanning, ultrasonic procedures, and enzyme and pulmonary function tests. Modern medical treatment is outlined-including preventive therapy, the treatment of shock, and the use of anticoagulants and thrombolytic agents. Surgical techniques include some ingenious new methods. However, the best results are obtained when surgical skill is eombined with good judgment in the.proper selection of cases.

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Postpartum Confusion: Heart Failure or Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Nichols¹

1966

Arch Intern Med

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Cardiopulmonary Considerations in Nonfatal Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Cited by 12 publications

References 9 publications

Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Sweden, 1951–1980

Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Sweden, 1951–1980

Pulmonary Embolism: Modern Concepts and Diagnostic Techniques

Postpartum Confusion: Heart Failure or Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

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