Amniotic fluid embolus. A report of two cases resulting in maternal survival.
Two cases of amniotic fluid embolus resulted in patient survival. Both were manifested by fetal bradycardia, respiratory distress and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Rapid diagnosis and treatment and anticipation of subsequent events, especially coagulopathy, appear to offer the best chance of a successful outcome.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Tacoma General Hospital, Washington 98405-0986.
Cotterill
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Benedetti
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Myhre
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Kovanda
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Sarrafan
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D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology