Death from amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation after a curettage abortion

Cates, Willard; Boyd, Curtis; Halvorson-Boyd, Glenna; Holck, S; Gilchrist, Thomas F.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(16)32643-6

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“…6,[8][9][10][11][12][13] Despite the presence of activated factors II, VII and X in amniotic fluid, their concentrations are well below those in maternal serum at term and, therefore, probably do not contribute to the coagulopathy. 7 On the other hand, amniotic fluid has been shown to have a direct factor X activating property and thromboplastin like effect, both of which increase with gestational age.…”

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Amniotic fluid embolism and isolated disseminated intravascular coagulation

Davies

1999

Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth

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Amniotic fluid embolism and isolated disseminated intravascular coagulation

Davies

1999

Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth

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“…199,200 The clinical syndrome is characterized by the sud den development of cardiopulmonary decompensa tion dominated by respiratory distress followed by the appearance of active hemorrhage as the process of fulminant DIC supervenes. 198,201,202 First hour mortality may be as high as 35%. 202 Factors predis posing to this catastrophic occurrence include preg nancy termination or cesarean section, maternal age (over 32 years), multiparity, and possibly tumultu ous labor with tetanic contractions, fetal death, and uterine stimulants.…”

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Clinical Aspects of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: A Clinician's Point of View

Baker¹

1989

Semin Thromb Hemost

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DIC is a disorder of coagulation that is demonstrated to occur in many settings. In view of the fulminant nature of the disorder once it is fully activated, the potential for considerable morbidity and mortality, and the difficulty in treating this syndrome, the necessity for a thorough understanding of the disorder is clear. A high index of suspicion is absolutely essential; however, this requires a thorough knowledge of the medical and surgical disorders in which DIC is likely to occur. The presenting manifestations of DIC, the time course of development of the fulminant syndrome, and the specific complications of the disorder may be intrinsically related to the specific clinical characteristics of the underlying disease. Clinical evaluation of the patient must be comprehensive and consider not only the laboratory and clinical manifestations of DIC but the triggering illness. Without the ability to treat the underlying primary illness, controlling or abating the DIC may be difficult or impossible. This comprehensive review of the disease entities in which DIC is likely to occur and the associated clinical manifestations will, it is hoped, guide a more precise definition of the overall clinical picture that confronts the clinician when evaluating a patient with possible DIC.

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Nonfatal amniotic fluid embolism. Three possible cases and a new clinical definition

Benson

1993

Archives of Family Medicine

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Death from amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation after a curettage abortion

Cited by 14 publications

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Amniotic fluid embolism and isolated disseminated intravascular coagulation

Amniotic fluid embolism and isolated disseminated intravascular coagulation

Clinical Aspects of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: A Clinician's Point of View

Nonfatal amniotic fluid embolism. Three possible cases and a new clinical definition

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