title: Air embolism during intercourse in pregnancy.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy