Lipid Emulsion Rescue of Amniotic Fluid Embolism-Induced Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and often fatal complication that occurs in the peripartum period. We present a patient with an AFE who developed disseminated intravascular coagulation and cardiovascular collapse who may have benefitted from intravascular lipid emulsion rescue. This is the f...

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Published inA & A case reports Vol. 8; no. 3; p. 64
Main Authors Lynch, Windrik, McAllister, Russell K, Lay, Jr, Jack F, Culp, Jr, William C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2017
Subjects
Adult
Embolism, Amniotic Fluid - diagnosis
Embolism, Amniotic Fluid - drug therapy
Emulsions
Female
Humans
Lipids - therapeutic use
Pregnancy
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Summary:Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and often fatal complication that occurs in the peripartum period. We present a patient with an AFE who developed disseminated intravascular coagulation and cardiovascular collapse who may have benefitted from intravascular lipid emulsion rescue. This is the first published case in which lipid emulsion was a part of the successful treatment of AFE.
ISSN:2325-7237
DOI:10.1213/XAA.0000000000000427