Amniotic Fluid Embolism Treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Gitman, Robert and Bachar, Bradlee and Mendenhall, Byron (2019) Amniotic Fluid Embolism Treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Case Reports in Critical Care, 2019. pp. 1-4. ISSN 2090-6420

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Abstract

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an extremely rare yet fatal obstetric emergency. AFE presents as sudden cardiovascular collapse after a breach of maternal-fetal membranes and is often complicated by severe coagulopathy. We present a case where an AFE was treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to help overcome the acute cardiopulmonary insult. The use of echocardiography proved to be an invaluable tool to help guide treatment and optimal duration of ECMO in the face of severe coagulopathy.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 07 Dec 2022 04:10
Last Modified: 22 May 2024 08:58
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/468

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