Amniotic fluid embolism and management of coagulopathy: A case report with successful outcome

• Published in: Proceedings of Singapore healthcare Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 198 - 202
• Main Authors: Tay, Jun Hoe, Goy, Raymond Wee Lip, Sng, Ban Leong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.09.2020; Sage Publications Ltd; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: Amniotic fluid; Case reports; Embolisms; Emergency medical care; Heart attacks; Pregnancy complications; obstetrics anaesthesiology; coagulopathy; Amniotic fluid embolism; massive transfusion protocol

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and potentially catastrophic condition unique to pregnancy. Presentation may range from subtle clinical events to sudden and fatal maternal cardiorespiratory arrest, with a reported incidence of 2–6 in 100,000 deliveries and mortality of 15–60%. Management sho...