[Double cardiac arrest caused by amniotic fluid embolism during caesarean section]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2009 Jan 26;171(5):321-2.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare unpredictable complication of pregnancy with high maternal morbidity and mortality rates because of the risk of cardio-respiratory collapse and/or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). We here report a case of a patient who survived without any sequelae after two cardiac arrests and subsequent DIC due to amniotic fluid embolism during a caesarean section. Early consideration of the diagnosis after prompt resuscitation is needed to reduce morbidity and mortality.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy
  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / diagnosis*
  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / therapy
  • Female
  • Heart Arrest / etiology*
  • Heart Arrest / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / etiology*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy