title: Successful application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation as lifesaving therapy for a patient with amniotic fluid embolism.
abstract: A woman in labor was noted to have amniotic fluid embolism. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation were performed post partum, and the vital signs became stable. The ensuing recovery was uneventful. We conclude that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation should be considered to save the life of a patient with amniotic fluid embolism and left ventricular failure unresponsive to medical therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical College Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Y Y
authors.initials: YY
authors.lastname: Hsieh
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Tsai
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000628:therapy*; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D011247:Pregnancy