title: [A case of amniotic fluid embolism (author's transl)].
abstract: A case of lethal amniotic fluid embolism is reported. The microscopic findings are documented and the patho-physiologic course of events is reconstructed. The unsuccessful treatment is compared with recommendations in the literature and critically evaluated.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000758:Anesthesia; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D001285:Atropine; D006854:Hydrocortisone
vernacular_title: Beitrag zur Fruchtwasserembolie