Subclinical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Presenting as Sudden Onset Seizure Activity and Reintubation

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-199
Author(s):  
Philise Williams ◽  
Jonathan Nguyen ◽  
Michelle E. Duncan
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-24
Author(s):  
Kayvan Aflaki ◽  
Sena Aflaki ◽  
Joel Ray

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic, sudden-onset event that must be recognized immediately. Despite the rarity of this condition, both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality are significant with AFE, even in cases ideally managed. In this article, we present five key statements covering the risk factors, clinical presentation, and management of AFE in a clinical setting. The purpose of these tips is to provide clinicians with information that may improve their ability to make a timely diagnosis and establish appropriate supportive treatment to patients suffering from AFE. RésuméL’embolie amniotique est un événement catastrophique d’apparition soudaine qui doit être détecté immédiatement. Malgré la rareté de cette affection, la morbidité et la mortalité maternelles et périnatales sont importantes, même dans les cas où le traitement est idéal. Dans cet article, nous présentons cinq énoncés clés qui portent sur les facteurs de risque, le tableau clinique et la prise en charge de l’embolie amniotique dans un contexte clinique. Ces astuces visent à fournir aux cliniciens de l’information qui pourrait améliorer leur capacité à poser un diagnostic en temps opportun et à assurer un traitement de soutien approprié aux patientes atteintes d’une embolie amniotique.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Dwiana Sulistyanti ◽  
Yusmein Uyun

Emboli air ketuban merupakan sindrom katastrofik yang terjadi selama kehamilan dan persalinan atau segera setelah melahirkan. Emboli air ketuban adalah peristiwa masuknya air ketuban yang mengandung sel-sel janin dan material debris lainnya ke dalam sirkulasi maternal yang menyebabkan kolaps kardiorespirasi. Patofisiologinya sampai saat ini belum jelas. Ada tiga faktor utama yang menyebabkan masuknya air ketuban kedalam sirkulasi ibu yaitu robekan amnion dan korion, terbukanya vena ibu baik melalui vena-vena endoserviks, sinus venosus subplasenta atau akibat laserasi segmen bawah rahim serta adanya tekanan yang mendesak masuknya air ketuban kedalam sirkulasi ibu. Gambaran klinisnya sesak yang tiba-tiba, gagal nafas dan hipotensi yang diikuti oleh kolaps kardiovaskuler, DIC dan kematian. Emboli air ketuban mempunyai angka morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi. Pengenalan dini dan diagnosis emboli air ketuban sangat penting untuk meningkatkan angka harapan hidup maternal maupun janin. Penatalaksanaan emboli air ketuban bersifat non spesifik dan suportif, yaitu meningkatkan oksigenasi, memperbaiki sirkulasi, dan memperbaiki koagulopati diikuti dengan prinsip-prinsip basic life support dan advanced life support, dengan fokus utama yaitu stabilisasi kardiopulmonal maternal secara cepat. Tujuan utama yang paling penting adalah mencegah bertambah beratnya hipoksia dan gagal organ yang lebih lanjut. Resusitasi cepat sangat diperlukan tergantung pada keadaan klinis pasien. Pasien dengan emboli air ketuban mempunyai prognosis yang sangat jelek. Sampai saat ini, sindroma ini tidak dapat diprediksikan atau dicegah. Dengan diagnosis awal yang baik, resusitasi cepat dan pendekatan multidisiplin yang baik akan meningkatkan prognosis, memperbaiki mortalitas dan morbiditas maternal maupun fetal. Diagnostic and Management of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Abstract Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic syndrome that occurs during pregnancy and childbirth or immediately after delivery. Amniotic fluid embolism is an event when amniotic fluid containing fetal cells and other debris enter the maternal circulation, which causes cardiorespiratory collapse. The pathophysiology is not yet clear. There are three main factors that cause the entry of amniotic fluid into the mother's circulation, i.e. tearing of the amnion and chorion, an opening of the maternal veins either through the endocervical veins, subplacental venous sinuses or due to laceration of the lower uterine segment and the pressure that forces the entry of amniotic water into the mother's circulation. The clinical features are sudden onset of breathlessness, respiratory failure and hypotension followed by cardiovascular collapse, DIC and death. Amniotic fluid embolism has high morbidity and mortality rates. Early recognition and diagnosis of amniotic embolism are very important to increase the life expectancy of both the maternal and the fetus. Management of amniotic fluid embolism is non-specific and supportive, namely increasing oxygenation, improving circulation, and improving coagulopathy followed by the principles of basic life support and advanced life support, with the main focus of rapid maternal cardiopulmonary stabilization. The main and most important goal is to prevent further progression of hypoxia and organ failure. Rapid resuscitation is necessary, depending on the clinical condition of the patient. Patients with amniotic fluid embolism have a very poor prognosis. Until recently, this syndrome could not be predicted or prevented. With a good initial diagnosis, rapid resuscitation and a good multidisciplinary approach will improve prognosis, improve maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.


1977 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 0724-0727 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Graeff ◽  
R Hafter ◽  
R von Hugo

1991 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 877-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven L. Clark

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki Kinishi ◽  
Chiyo Ootaki ◽  
Takeshi Iritakenishi ◽  
Yuji Fujino

Abstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening obstetric emergency. Because the maternal mortality associated with AFE is very high, early recognition and prompt treatment are important for improving the prognosis. We report a case of amniotic fluid embolism successfully treated by multidisciplinary treatment. Case presentation A 39-year-old woman with fetal congenital heart anomaly and polyhydramnios was scheduled for induction of delivery at 37 weeks of gestation with labor epidural analgesia. Uncontrollable bleeding occurred 30 min after vaginal delivery. Based on the clinical diagnosis of AFE, massive blood transfusion, insertion of an aortic occlusion balloon catheter, and hysterectomy was performed. Total blood loss was 12,000 mL. The diagnosis of AFE was confirmed by pathological examination. She was discharged with no complications. Conclusion We report a case of AFE who were rescued by prompt diagnosis and treatment.


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