Successful application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation as lifesaving therapy for a patient with amniotic fluid embolism.
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.
Hsieh
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical College Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chang
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Li
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Tsai
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Tsai
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D000328:Adult; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000628:therapy*; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D011247:Pregnancy