SUDDEN DEATH IN LABOUR FROM AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM

1950 ◽  
Vol 2 (26) ◽  
pp. 935-936 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Bowden ◽  
Elsie Abrahams
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Death ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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.

Molecular Aspects of Defibrination in a Case of Amniotic Fluid Embolism

1977 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 0724-0727 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Graeff ◽  
R Hafter ◽  
R von Hugo
Keyword(s):  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Molecular Aspects

Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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

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
Keyword(s):  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽  
Balloon Catheter ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Embolism ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Occlusion Balloon ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Labor Epidural

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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