• Int J Obstet Anesth · Jan 2013

    Case Reports

    Electrical impedance tomography may optimize ventilation in a postpartum woman with respiratory failure.

    • J Karsten, M K Bohlmann, B Sedemund-Adib, J Wnent, H Paarmann, P Iblher, T Meier, and H Heinze.
    • Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. j.karsten@gmx.net
    • Int J Obstet Anesth. 2013 Jan 1;22(1):67-71.

    AbstractAmniotic fluid embolism is a rare peripartum complication with the sudden onset of haemodynamic instability, respiratory failure and coagulopathy during labour or soon after delivery. A 31-year-old woman with amniotic fluid embolism was treated with vasopressors, inotropes, intravenous fluid, tranexamic acid and ventilatory support. Assessment of respiratory impairment was made using conventional chest X-ray, computed tomography and electrical impedance tomography. The potential for electrical impedance tomography to improve monitoring and guide respiratory therapy is explored.Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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