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Monday, August 25, 2014

DIAGNOSIS OF AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM

Lower mortality can be achieved (27-37%), when early duagnosis made, and aggressive treatment implemented

Typical : Patient healthy prior to the onset of symptoms

ONSET: During or within 30 mins of labor ,cs ,dilatation and evacuation

Most important features :
DYSPNOEA-HYPOTENSION-DIC

OTHERS: Foetal distress, Seizures, Pulmonary edema, Uterine atony, Bronchospasm, Transient hypertension, Cough, Headache