Amniotic fluid embolism
KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2003; 35 (2): 91-97
em Inglês
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-63263
ABSTRACT
Amniotic fluid embolism, although fortunately rare, is one of the most catastrophic situations in obstetrics. It cannot be predicted nor prevented. The clinical events in this syndrome include respiratory failure, cardiopulmonary collapse, and disturbances of the clotting mechanism. Maintenance of oxygenation, circulatory support and correction of the coagulopathy can be life saving. Although maternal and fetal prognosis is grave, death need not be the inevitable outcome if diagnosis is made early and is followed by prompt and aggressive management. Future efforts must be directed towards more clearly delineating the presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis and outcome of amniotic fluid embolism
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Causalidade
/
Embolia Amniótica
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Kuwait Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2003
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