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

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.

• Authors: Christina Hjørnet Kamper, Astrid Ditte Højgaard, Aage Christiansen, Isil Pinar Bor
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 171 Issue 5 Pg. 321-2 (Jan 26 2009) ISSN: 1603-6824 [Electronic] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: Dobbelt hjertestop ved amnionvaeskeemboli opstået under kejsersnit.
• PMID: 19176165 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

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