scholarly journals A Case of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Postdelivery: Catastrophe averted Successfully

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-201
Author(s):  
Gonnabaktula Naga Vasanthalakshmi ◽  
Jaya Vijayaraghavan ◽  
Lalitha Devadason
Keyword(s):  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Mental Status ◽  
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Altered Mental Status ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Cardiovascular Collapse ◽  
Laboratory Marker

ABSTRACT Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and often fatal obstetric condition, characterized by sudden cardiovascular collapse, altered mental status, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The disease is rare, with an incidence ranging from one in 600 to one in 80,000, perhaps because there is no established laboratory marker diagnostic suitable for both survivors and fatalities alike. We present a case of AFE in a low-risk primigravida which was successfully managed by a multidisciplinary team. How to cite this article Mehta P, Devadason L, Vijayaraghavan J. A Case of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Postdelivery: Catastrophe averted Successfully. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2014; 6(3):199-201.

scholarly journals Sudden Maternal Death from Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism and a Dead Baby Delivered with Natal Teeth

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Author(s):  
Faiza Kamran Ali ◽  
Feriha Fatima Khidri ◽  
Kamran Ali Shahani ◽  
Rafia Shah
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Sudden Death ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Cardiovascular Collapse ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Rare Finding ◽  
Natal Teeth ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare presentation in obstetric emergencies that carries great risk for the life of both mother and fetus. It is usually characterized by sudden cardiovascular collapse, respiratory distress and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Here we present a case of sudden death of a pregnant woman due to suspected AFE. We also present a rare finding of natal teeth in her deceased baby, which along with reported AFE in the mother, is an unlikely event in the medical literature.

Temporary Extracorporeal Circulatory Support and Pulmonary Embolectomy for Catastrophic Amniotic Fluid Embolism

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Firstenberg ◽  
Erik Abel ◽  
Danielle Blais ◽  
Katja Turner ◽  
Mona Halim-Armanios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Cardiovascular Collapse ◽  
Pulmonary Embolectomy ◽  
Healthy Pregnancy ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

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.

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