Probable amniotic fluid embolism precipitated by amniocentesis and treated by exchange transfusion

Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1987 May 23;294(6583):1322-3. doi: 10.1136/bmj.294.6583.1322.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amniocentesis / adverse effects*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy
  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / etiology
  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / therapy*
  • Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / therapy