Abstract
We report a case of an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) causing a cardiorespiratory arrest associated temporally with ingestion of castor oil in a full-term normal pregnancy. Risk factors usually associated with AFE were not found in this patient.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Castor Oil / adverse effects*
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / physiopathology
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Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / chemically induced*
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Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / complications
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Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / physiopathology
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Female
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Fetal Death / etiology
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Heart Arrest / etiology
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Humans
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Pregnancy