title: Cardiorespiratory collapse and pulmonary oedema due to intravascular absorption of prostaglandin F2 alpha administered extraamniotically for midtrimester termination of pregnancy.
abstract: A case of severe reaction to extraamniotically administered prostaglandin F2 alpha, with cardiorespiratory collapse and pulmonary oedema necessitating transfer to an intensive care unit, is presented. Attention is drawn to the profound haemodynamic effects of systemically administered prostaglandin, and the need for caution and ready availability of facilities for resuscitation when this potent substance is administered. Treatment for the effects of intravascular absorption of prostaglandin F2 alpha is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wein
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Ratten
mesh_terms: D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D002303:Cardiac Output, Low / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015237:Dinoprost / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D015237:Dinoprost