title: [ARDS following amniotic fluid embolism. Case report of successful long-term intensive therapy].
abstract: A case of severe ARDS following amniotic fluid embolism is described. During the 15 month period of I.C.U. treatment a number of respiratory complications had to be overcome. Chronic hypercapnia led to changes of bone and soft tissue composition. The patient was discharged home with a marked restriction of pulmonary function. Respiratory infections continue to occur.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D003422:Critical Care; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: ARDS nach Fruchtwasserembolie. Kasuistik einer erfolgreichen Langzeitintensivtherapie.