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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jan 2009
Case Reports[Double cardiac arrest caused by amniotic fluid embolism during caesarean section].
- Christina Hjørnet Kamper, Astrid Ditte Højgaard, Aage Christiansen, and Isil Pinar Bor.
- Gynaekologisk/obstetrisk Afdeling, Regionshospitalet Randers, DK-8900 Randers.
- Ugeskr. Laeg. 2009 Jan 26;171(5):321-2.
AbstractAmniotic 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.
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