Air embolism during intercourse in pregnancy.
Air embolism may rarely cause sudden death during or shortly after pregnancy. Certain obstetric techniques, douching procedures, and blowing air into the vagina have been associated with this phenomenon. A case of venous air embolism in a pregnant woman occurring during sexual intercourse in a rear entry position is presented.
D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy