scholarly journals A case of amniotic fluid embolism successfully treated by multidisciplinary treatment

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.

Author(s):  
Anish Kumar Vishal ◽  
Dinesh Bhasin ◽  
Krishna Prasad

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unforeseeable, life-threatening complication of pregnancy with an extremely high mortality rate. This is a complex disorder classically characterized by the abrupt onset of hypoxia, hypotension and consumptive coagulopathy. We experienced a patient who underwent caesarean delivery because of sudden cardiovascular collapse. Intra op she had DIC and was hemodynamically unstable. Surgery was able to complete with inotropes and vasopressors. In subsequent post op period, she had sepsis with MODS. The diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism was made after other differential diagnosis had been ruled out.  The successful outcome in our case is attributable to early recognition with immediate delivery of the fetus, high-grade resuscitation, timely hysterectomy and aggressive treatment of coagulopathy by blood and blood-products, involvement of multidisciplinary team, constant supervision by nursing staff with positive approach. From a grim situation of near death, the final outcome was a successful story. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halley P. Crissman ◽  
Charisse Loder ◽  
Carlo Pancaro ◽  
Jason Bell

Abstract Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, life threatening obstetric complication, often associated with severe coagulopathy. Induced abortions are extremely safe procedures however complications including AFE can occur. Case presentation A 29-year-old previously healthy woman, gravida 1 para 0, presented for a scheduled second trimester induced abortion via dilation and evacuation at 22-weeks gestation. The case was complicated by a suspected AFE with associated profound coagulopathy. Viscoelastic point-of-care coagulation analysis was used to successfully and swiftly guide management of her coagulopathy. Conclusion AFE can occur in the setting of induced abortion. This case report suggests viscoelastic point-of-care coagulation analyzers may aid in the management of pregnancy-related coagulopathy by providing faster coagulation assessment than laboratory testing, and facilitating timely, targeted management of coagulopathy.


2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Firstenberg ◽  
Erik Abel ◽  
Danielle Blais ◽  
Katja Turner ◽  
Mona Halim-Armanios ◽  
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Amniotic fluid embolism is usually a life-threatening complication of an otherwise healthy pregnancy. Medical management of the coagulopathy and cardiovascular collapse is challenging and is often unsuccessful. We present a case and advocate the use of temporary circulatory support and pulmonary embolectomy in what would otherwise have been a fatal scenario.


Author(s):  
Wang X ◽  
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Qi H ◽  

Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) as a devastating complication in obstetrics remains one leading causes of maternal mortality in developed country. During the process of resuscitation, there are some vital deficiencies which mainly involve neglect of high risk factors, delayed recognition of early signs and symptoms, poor knowledge about emergency resuscitation, invalid of management of heart failure, coagulopathy and multi-organ failure. This mini review mainly presented correlative high risk factors, early recognition initial signs or symptoms, and effective therapeutic measures including medicine selection of vasopressors and inotropes, application of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), management of consumptive coagulation, and maintenance of homeostasis.


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

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