Sudden maternal deaths from amniotic fluid embolism

Sudden maternal death from amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but serious complication which usually occurs during late pregnancy, often during labour or shortly after, with more than 80% mortality. Such a death causes immense stress to both the relatives and the attending doctors as it is sudden and...

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Published inCeylon medical journal Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 185 - 189
Main Authors Nadesan, K, Jayalakshmi, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sri Lanka 01.12.1997
Subjects
Adult
Autopsy
Cesarean Section
Death, Sudden - etiology
Embolism, Amniotic Fluid - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Obstetric Labor Complications - etiology
Pregnancy
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Summary:Sudden maternal death from amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but serious complication which usually occurs during late pregnancy, often during labour or shortly after, with more than 80% mortality. Such a death causes immense stress to both the relatives and the attending doctors as it is sudden and unexpected. Three such deaths are discussed here. Traditionally, it was believed that this complication usually occurred in prolonged and difficult labour, but there is evidence contrary to this, and it is not possible to predict when and where this fatal complication will occur. Current views and various pathophysiologic mechanisms leading to the fatal outcome are also discussed.
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ISSN:0009-0875