Successful application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation as lifesaving therapy for a patient with amniotic fluid embolism

2000 ◽  
Vol 183 (2) ◽  
pp. 496-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao-Yuan Hsieh ◽  
Chi-Chen Chang ◽  
Ping-Chun Li ◽  
Horng-Der Tsai ◽  
Chang-Hai Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Intra Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation ◽  
Balloon Counterpulsation

scholarly journals Successful Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Cardiopulmonary Collapse Secondary to Amniotic Fluid Embolism

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumon Roy ◽  
Nishit Biniwale ◽  
Venkata Pendela ◽  
Patricia Oates ◽  
Katrina Wojciechowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
First Case

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is one of the most devastating complications of pregnancy that typically manifests as acute cardiopulmonary collapse during delivery or in the postpartum period. The potential role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a management technique in severe cases of AFE remains largely unknown. In this report, we present the first case, to our knowledge, of successful implementation of ECMO as a life-saving measure in a case of hemorrhagic shock due to postpartum bleeding complicated by severe AFE leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ultimately requiring tracheostomy. Hemodynamic decompensation is often rapid but transient in cases of severe AFE, and we recommend early consideration of ECMO implementation given its vital utility in these critical moments.

scholarly journals Early Application of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient with Amniotic Fluid Embolism

2009 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Hsun Ho ◽  
Kuen-Bao Chen ◽  
Shih-Kai Liu ◽  
Yu-Fang Liu ◽  
Hung-Chun Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Early Application ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation
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